Indiana § 5-14-3-8.1 - Public agency authority to prioritize public records requests
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§ 5-14-3-8.1. Public agency authority to prioritize public records requests
Sec. 8.1. (a) A public agency may give priority in fulfilling public records requests to:
(1) Indiana residents; and
(2) requests submitted for civic, journalistic, academic, or personal use.
(b) Requests identified as originating from out-of-state entities or automated systems may be:
(1) delayed as necessary to prevent disruption of core agency functions; and
(2) subject to a fee under section 8(n) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.97-2026, SEC.6.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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