ORS 192.363: Contents of certain requests for disclosure.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) A request for the disclosure of records described in ORS 192.355 (3) or 192.365 must include the following information: (a) The names of the individuals for whom personal information is sought; (b) A statement describing the personal information being sought; and (c) A statement that satisfies subsection (2) of this section. (2) The party seeking disclosure shall show by clear and convincing evidence that the public interest requires disclosure in a particular instance. (3) Upon receiving a request described in subsection (1) of this section, a public body shall forward a copy of the request and any materials submitted with the request to the individuals whose personal information is being sought or to any representatives of each class of persons whose personal information is the subject of the request. (4) For purposes of subsection (3) of this section, the public body has sole discretion to determine the classes of persons whose personal information is the subject of the request and to identify the representatives for each class. (5) The public body may not disclose information pursuant to the request for at least seven days after forwarding copies of the request under subsection (3) of this section. (6) The public body shall consider all information submitted under this section and shall disclose requested information only if the public body determines that the party seeking disclosure has demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that the public interest requires disclosure in a particular instance. [Formerly 192.437]
Official history and status
History: Note: 192.363 was added to and made a part of 192.311 to 192.478 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 170-002-0002: Procedure to Request Public Records — authority
- OAR 255-015-0002: Board Records — authority
- OAR 255-015-0003: Oral Record of Hearing — implements
- OAR 255-015-0010: Criteria for Denial of Disclosure of Records — implements
- OAR 255-015-0010: Criteria for Denial of Disclosure of Records — authority
- OAR 414-002-0000: Definitions — implements
- OAR 414-002-0000: Definitions — authority
- OAR 414-002-0001: Fees for Inspection or Copies of Public Records and Department Publications; Other Services — implements
- OAR 459-060-0010: Requests and Fees for Public Records — implements
- OAR 459-060-0020: Confidentiality of Member Records — implements
- OAR 459-060-0030: Disclosure of Records Without Consent — implements
- OAR 459-060-0050: Request for Benefit Estimate — implements
- OAR 585-001-0007: Definitions — implements
- OAR 585-001-0008: Request to Inspect or Obtain Copies of Public Records — implements
- OAR 585-001-0008: Request to Inspect or Obtain Copies of Public Records — authority
- OAR 806-010-0106: Public Record Requests — authority
- OAR 860-001-0060: Public Records Requests — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 192.355 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 192.355: Public records exempt from disclosure.
- ORS 192.365: Disclosure of information pertaining to home care worker, personal support worker, operator of child care facility, exempt child care provider or operator of adult foster home.
- ORS 192.380: Immunity from liability for disclosure of certain personal information; recovery of costs.
- ORS 192.511: Oregon Sunshine Committee; membership; duties; rules.
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.html