Iowa Admin. Code r. 205-6.3

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

Rule 205-6.3 - Examination of board records

(1)General. The public may examine and copy public records belonging to the board pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 22 at the board's business office. An individual wishing to examine or copy a record in person must schedule an appointment with the board's business office a minimum of three working days prior to the date on which the individual will review the information in question. When making the appointment, the requesting party shall specifically indicate the information desired. Complete inmate files will not be released except by court order. When photocopies of documents or copies of audiotapes or videotapes are provided, the board may require the requester to pay the cost of the copies plus a reasonable charge for copying pursuant to 205-subrule 5.3(7). These charges are to be determined by the lawful custodian. The board may refer anyone requesting information which has been generated by a source outside the board to the agency or individual which generated the information.

(2)Lawful custodian. The board shall designate the chairperson or the chairperson's designee as the lawful custodian of the records who shall be responsible for implementing the board's rules regarding disclosure of public records and coordination of staff in this regard and generally ensuring compliance by the staff with public records disclosure requirements.

Amended by IAB April 5, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 20, effective 5/10/2023