R20-4-2. Filing an Appeal

(1) To file an appeal, the petitioner must submit the following: (a) a copy of the petitioner's initial records request, or a statement of the specific records requested if a copy is unavailable to the petitioner; (b) a copy of any records appeals; (c) a copy of the final responses by the governmental entity regarding the records request and appeals; and (d) a statement of relief sought; (e) if needed to establish the timeliness of the appeal, a copy of the certification from the Ombudsman under Subsection 63G-2-403(1)(c). (2)(a) If the petitioner fails to provide any of the documents required under Subsection R20-4-2(3), the Office shall notify the petitioner that until the proper information is submitted, a hearing cannot be scheduled. (b) Pursuant to Subsections 63G-2-403(2) and (4)(a), the petitioner must provide the missing information within the seven business days. If the appeal is not completed within seven business days, a dismissal will be issued. (3) Pursuant to Subsection 63G-2-403(1)(a), the Director will not schedule an appeal not timely received.