Can the City deny a request?
If the requester makes an ambiguous or overly broad request for public records, the request may be denied. The denial, however, must provide the requester an opportunity to revise the request by informing the requester of the manner in which records are maintained and accessed by the City of Dayton. Any denial of public records requested must include an explanation, including legal authority. If the initial request was made in writing, the explanation must also be in writing. If portions of a record are public and portions are exempt, the exempt portions may be redacted and the rest released. When making public records available for public inspection or copying, the office shall notify the requester of any redaction or make the redaction plainly visible. If there are redaction(s), each redaction must be accompanied by a supporting explanation, including legal authority.

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1. What is a public record?
2. How do I make a public records request?
3. How fast can I expect records to be processed?
4. Can the City deny a request?
5. Does the City charge for public records?