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Oregon Statutes Governing Public Records Requests

  • ORS 192.314: Grants the right to inspect any public record of a public body in Oregon, unless exempt by law.
  • ORS 192.324: Requires written requests and allows public bodies to charge fees to recover actual costs.
  • ORS 192.329: Sets deadlines—5 business days to acknowledge the request and 10 more business days to fulfill or explain the delay.
  • ORS 192.345 & 192.355: Lists conditional and unconditional exemptions (e.g., personnel records, confidential information).
  • ORS 192.431: Outlines the right to petition the District Attorney if access is denied.