Public agency authority to prioritize public records requests

Ind. Code § 5-14-3-8.1, under Access to Public Records.

Ind. Code § 5-14-3-8.1

Sec. 8.1. (a) A public agency may give priority in fulfilling public records requests to: (1) Indiana residents; and (2) requests submitted for civic, journalistic, academic, or personal use.

(b) Requests identified as originating from out-of-state entities or automated systems may be: (1) delayed as necessary to prevent disruption of core agency functions; and (2) subject to a fee under section 8(n) of this chapter. As added by P.L.97-2026, SEC.6.