Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-1.4

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 661-1.4 - Methods by which and location where the public may obtain information or make submissions or requests

(1) Persons wishing to obtain information from or report information to the department may contact any of the offices in 1.3(17A).

(2) Those wishing to make submissions to the department may do so by delivering or forwarding to the administrative services division of the department, the principal offices of the affected division or, if the subject matter is relevant to a specific geographical location, the nearest office as listed in 1.3(17A).

(3) Those making requests of the department may submit such request to the administrative services division or the principal office of the division that would provide the information or as may otherwise be provided in these rules.

(4) Communication of information regarding conflicts with the department, declaratory rulings or rules or initiation of rule making by the department shall be directed to the administrative services division as provided in 661-Chapter 10.

(5) Accident reports filed as required by Iowa Code section 321.266 and which are retained by the department are available to any party to an accident, the party's insurance company or its agent, or the party's attorney on written request and the payment of a $4 fee for each copy, paid to the department of public safety. Such request shall be made to the state patrol district headquarters in the district in which the accident occurred.

(6) Reports by the Iowa state patrol division concerning motor vehicle accidents regarding observations, measurements, and examinations of physical evidence including photographs may be made available to any party to the accident or the party's legal representative or insurance company if the investigation of the accident is complete and the release of the information will not interfere with appropriate criminal proceedings or future investigations.

(7) Records of the department subject to inspection under the Iowa public records Act, Iowa Code chapter 22, which are not privileged under Iowa Code section 622.11, or are not required or permitted to be held in confidence by Iowa Code chapter 692, or other applicable provisions of law, may be examined in the offices of the department in accordance with the provisions of the Iowa public records Act and these rules.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 17A and 80 and section 321.271.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-1.4