Section 835-RICR-10-00-2.4 - How to Make a Public Records RequestA. Any person may make a public records request by contacting the above public records unit. Public records requests must be submitted in writing, unless the requester is seeking records available pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-2 or for other documents prepared for or readily available to the public. It is suggested, but not required, that requests be submitted on the form provided by the NBC and available at the NBC or online at www.narrabay.com.B. A simple but complete description of the records sought must be provided in enough detail so that the records unit can answer the request appropriately. One of the officers from the records unit may ask certain questions in order to better assist you; however, answers to those questions with regard to your identity and the reason for the request do not have to be given.C. Normal business hours are from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Any calls or emails made after those hours will be handled the next business day.D. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-3, there are times when the public records you seek are not available at the time of your request.E. Please be advised that R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-3 allows a public body ten (10) business days to respond, which can be extended an additional twenty (20) business days. We appreciate your understanding and patience.835 R.I. Code R. 835-RICR-10-00-2.4