Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-01-05-.04 - RESPONDING TO PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS

(1) The PRRC shall review public record requests and make an initial determination that the requestor provided evidence of Tennessee citizenship; that the records requested are described with sufficient specificity to be identified; and, that the department is the custodian of the records.

(2) The PRRC shall respond to the request according to the requirements of the TPRA.

(3) The department shall not charge fees for inspection only of open public records.

(4) If a record contains confidential information or information that is not open for public inspection, the records custodian shall prepare a redacted copy prior to providing access; and, shall provide the requestor with the basis for redaction. The basis given for redaction shall be general in nature and not disclose confidential information.

(5) The following information will be redacted from department records prior to access:

(a) Information that is protected, confidential or privileged pursuant to any state law or regulation; federal law or regulation; or court order;

(b) Information protected as attorney-client communication or attorney work product; or

(c) Any record or information required to be confidential in conjunction with the department's participation in a federally funded program.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-01-05-.04

Original rule filed June 9, 2010; effective November 28, 2010. Amendments filed January 2, 2019; effective 4/2/2019.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-203(10)(A); 4-5-201, et seq.; 8-4-604; 10-7-503; 10-7-504; and 10-7-506.