New Mexico § 14-2-7 - Designation of custodian; duties
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 14-2-7 — Designation of custodian; duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-2-7. Designation of custodian; duties
Each public body shall designate at least one custodian of public records who shall: A. receive requests, including electronic mail or facsimile, to inspect public records; B. respond to requests in the same medium, electronic or paper, in which the request
was made in addition to any other medium that the custodian deems appropriate; C. provide proper and reasonable opportunities to inspect public records; D. provide reasonable facilities to make or furnish copies of the public records during
usual business hours; and E. post in a conspicuous location at the administrative office and on the publicly
accessible web site, if any, of each public body a notice describing: (1) the right of a person to inspect a public body's records; (2) procedures for requesting inspection of public records, including the contact
information for the custodian of public records; (3) procedures for requesting copies of public records; (4) reasonable fees for copying public records; and (5) the responsibility of a public body to make available public records for inspection.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 14-2-7
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 14-2-7 cover?
Section 14-2-7 ("Designation of custodian; duties") 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 § 14-2-7?
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