(A) Pursuant to I.C. 5-14-3-3, the form attached to Ordinance 2023-17 as Exhibit “A,” which may be amended from time to time by the county, must be fully completed by all individuals or entities requesting access to public records from the county pursuant to I.C. 5-14-3 et seq.
(B) Pursuant to I.C. 15-4-3-3, the county shall require all individuals or entities requesting access to public records pursuant to I.C. 5-14-3 et seq. to make copies of the records in person, on the county’s equipment. When a request for access to public records is granted, the county will designate the appropriate location where the requester will be able to access and/or make copies of responsive records. The appropriate location will be selected pursuant to the county department in control of the records at issue. If the county lacks the appropriate equipment for copying the responsive records, the requester may use his or her or its own equipment to make copies, in person at the location designated by the county. The county further reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to utilize email and/or fax to fulfill small requests for public records available electronically.
(Ord. 2023-17, passed 5-23-2023)