Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 37 - RELEASE OF PUBLIC RECORDS
Section 291-037-0040 - Fee Waiver or Reduction

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-037-0040

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) Any person requesting a fee waiver or reduction must submit their request in writing to the department for consideration.

(2) The department may furnish copies without charge or at a substantially reduced fee if the department determines that a fee waiver or reduction in fees is in the public interest because making the record(s) available primarily benefits the general public.

(3) If the department decides to furnish copies at a reduced fee, it will do so in accordance with the following reduced fee schedule:

(a) Clerical work at $20 per hour;

(b) Managerial work at $32 per hour;

(c) Professional work at $60 per hour;

(d) Copies at current state printing and distribution price list;

(e) Media costs set in statewide price agreement;

(f) Postage at current postal rates;

(g) No additional cost considerations will be passed on to the requester under this reduced fee structure; and

(h) Department of Justice, special attorney or other applicable legal fees at $75 per hour.

(4) The department will notify the requester in writing of the department's decision regarding the fee waiver or reduction request.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 192.318, 192.324, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 192.318, 192.324, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

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