New Mexico § 14-2-10 - Procedure for excessively burdensome or broad requests
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 14-2-10 — Procedure for excessively burdensome or broad requests, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-2-10. Procedure for excessively burdensome or broad requests
If a custodian determines that a written request is excessively burdensome or broad,
an additional reasonable period of time shall be allowed to comply with the request. The custodian shall provide written notification to the requester within fifteen
days of receipt of the request that additional time will be needed to respond to the
written request. The requester may deem the request denied and may pursue the remedies available
pursuant to the Inspection of Public Records Act if the custodian does not permit
the records to be inspected in a reasonable period of time.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 14-2-10
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 14-2-10 cover?
Section 14-2-10 ("Procedure for excessively burdensome or broad requests") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 14-2-10?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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