- (1) There shall be no charge for inspection of public records.
- (2) The location for inspection of public records shall be determined by the PRRC or the records custodian.
- (3) The PRRC or a records custodian may require an appointment for inspection.
- (4) During the inspection, the requester shall have the right to make copies and take photographs or photostats of complete or partial records. However, DCS will not certify the accuracy of copies, photographs, or photostats made with the requester’s personal equipment, such as a printer, a cell phone, or a copying machine.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201, et seq., 10-7-503, 10-7-506, and 37-5-112; Tennessean v. Electric Power Board of Nashville, 979 S.W.2d 297 (Tenn. 1998); Wells v. Wharton, 2005 Tenn. App. Lexis 762; and Op. Tenn. Atty. Gen. 01-021 (Feb. 8, 2001). Administrative History: Original rule filed September 19, 2006; effective December 3, 2006. Amendments filed May 27, 2025; effective August 25, 2025. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES