1. (1) To file an appeal, the petitioner must submit the following:

   1. (a) a copy of the petitioner's initial records request, or a statement of the specific records requested if a copy is unavailable to the petitioner;
   2. (b) a copy of any records appeals;
   3. (c) a copy of the final responses by the governmental entity regarding the records request and appeals; and
   4. (d) a statement of relief sought;
   5. (e) if needed to establish the timeliness of the appeal, a copy of the certification from the Ombudsman under Subsection 63G-2-403(1)(c).

2. (2)(a) If the petitioner fails to provide any of the documents required under Subsection R20-4-2(3), the Office shall notify the

   1. (b) Pursuant to Subsections 63G-2-403(2) and (4)(a), the petitioner must provide the missing information within the seven business days. If the appeal is not completed within seven business days, a dismissal will be issued.

   petitioner that until the proper information is submitted, a hearing cannot be scheduled.

3. (3) Pursuant to Subsection 63G-2-403(1)(a), the Director will not schedule an appeal not timely received.

KEY: government records office, records appeal hearings, government documents, vexatious requester hearings

Date of Last Change: November 7, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63A-12-203; 63G-2-403; 63G-2-209