Haw. Code R. § 2-71-12 - Formal requests for access to government records; contents

(a) Any person may, during an agency's regular business hours, submit a formal request for access to records in accordance with this section.

(b) A formal request shall be in written, electronic, or other physical form and shall contain the following information:

(1) Information that would enable the agency to correspond with or contact the requester;

(2) A reasonable description of the requested record to enable agency personnel to locate it with reasonable effort. The description should include, if known, the record name, subject matter, date, location, and any other additional information that reasonably describes the requested record;

(3) If applicable, a request for a waiver of fees for searching for, reviewing, or segregating the requested record, when the requester believes that a waiver would serve the public interest in accordance with section 2-71-32; provided that the request states the requester's identity and other facts that support the request for a waiver of fees; and

(4) A request to inspect or obtain a copy of the records described and, if applicable, the means by which the requester would like to receive the copy.

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Haw. Code R. § 2-71-12

[Eff FEB 26 1999] (Auth: HRS § 92F-42) (Imp: HRS § 92F-11)