The custodian is responsible for responding to written requests to inspect the department's public records. If the custodian permits inspection in response to the written request within three (3) business days of the custodian's receipt of the request, the custodian is not required to respond in writing. If inspection is not permitted in response to the written request within three (3) business days, the custodian must provide a written response to the person making the written request.

1. A. The written response shall set out the time, location and manner for inspection of the identified public records.
2. B. The time for review should be immediately or as soon as practicable under the circumstances, but may not exceed fifteen (15) days. If the inspection is not permitted within three (3) business days from the day the custodian receives the request, the custodian shall explain in writing when the records will be available for inspection or when the department will otherwise respond to the request.

3. C. The custodian should identify or designate reasonable facilities to make or furnish copies of the public records requested during usual business hours.

   [10/31/96; Recompiled 10/31/01]