District of Columbia · How do I request public records? · state model checked by Claude · quality 1.00
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Governing law: D.C. Code § 2-532 — Right of access to public records; allowable costs; time limits.
Decision table (DMN), hit policy FIRST.
| Public body chooses to extend (the statute permits, does not require) | Request needs search and review of a voluminous amount of separate records | Consultation needed with another public body or among components | → Extension | → Time limit extended | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| false | - | - | No extension: determine within 15 working days of receipt | false | § 2-532(d)(1) |
| true | true | - | Written notice with reasons and expected date; at most 10 more working days | true | § 2-532(d)(2)(A) |
| true | false | true | Written notice with reasons and expected date; at most 10 more working days | true | § 2-532(d)(2)(B) |
| true | false | false | No extension: no unusual circumstances | false | § 2-532(d)(2) |
Decision table (DMN), hit policy FIRST.
| Whole record exempt under § 2-534 | Part of the record exempt under § 2-534 | → Response | → Record withheld in whole or part | → Whole record made accessible | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| true | - | Deny access in writing with reasons | true | false | § 2-532©(1) |
| false | true | Withhold the exempt part with reasons; provide the segregable rest | true | false | § 2-534(b) |
| false | false | Make the requested record accessible | false | true | § 2-532©(1) |
Decision table (DMN), hit policy FIRST.
| Record may be withheld from public inspection | → Ruling | → Disclosure ordered | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| true | Petition denied in writing with reasons; requester may sue | false | § 2-537(a)(1) |
| false | Record may not be withheld: disclose immediately | true | § 2-537(a)(2) |
Decision table (DMN), hit policy FIRST.
| Furnishing the record primarily benefits the general public | Records requested for commercial use | Educational or non-commercial scientific institution, or news media | → Chargeable costs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| true | - | - | Fee may be waived or reduced | § 2-532(b) |
| false | true | - | Search, duplication and review | § 2-532(b-1)(1) |
| false | false | true | Duplication only | § 2-532(b-1)(2) |
| false | false | false | Search and duplication | § 2-532(b-1)(3) |
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