News Article | July 19, 2024
Public Information Act
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"We received a PIA request for copies of a large amount of records. It’s going to take my team a while to produce so many. Can we require the requestor to put down a deposit?" |
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When can a county require a deposit or bond for copies requested under the Public Information Act?
A county with 16 or more full-time employees may require a deposit or bond for payment if the estimated charge for copies exceeds $100. A county with fewer than 16 full-time employees may require a deposit or bond if the estimated charge exceeds $50. See Government Code §552.263(a).
For more information, see our updated publication Public Information Act.