OAR 123-005-0020: Requests to Inspect or Obtain Copies of Public Records

(1) A request to inspect or obtain copies of a public record or information from public records shall be made in writing (Attention: Public Information Staff, Oregon Business Development Department, State Lands Building Suite 200, 775 Summer Street NE, Salem, OR 97301-1280), and shall include: (a) The name, address and telephone number of the requester; (b) Identification of the needed public record, or of the type and format of needed public record information, if known to the requester; (c) Time period records were produced and officials involved in producing records or other relevant information, if known to the requester; and (d) The number of copies for each item requested of the record, if copies are requested. (2) The Director may waive the requirement under section (1) of this rule for a request to be made in writing, if it is determined that the waiver contributes to effective administration.