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On its face, Oregon's public records law sounds simple. It applies to all government records and writings. The public body must consider each request for records on a case-by-case basis. The law favors disclosure as the rule, and agencies have the burden of proving an exemption allows them to withhold information.

?Public Records Request Information To submit a public records request, you may do either of the following: Complete and mail the Public Records Request Information Form to Legislative Counsel, 900 Court St. NE, S-101 Salem, OR 97301.

Under Oregon's Public Records Law, ?every person? has a right to inspect any nonexempt public record of a public body in Oregon. [1] This right extends to any natural person, any corporation, partnership, firm or association, and any member or committee of the Legislative Assembly.

Oregon statutes allow anyone the right to inspect any public record that is not exempt from disclosure, regardless of requester's intent. A request under the Federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is fulfilled under Oregon public records law; however, FOIA time frames and provisions don't apply.

Most public records are subject to disclosure, but there are exemptions. Records related to an active criminal investigation are exempt from disclosure until the case is resolved. Confidential communications between government officials and government lawyers are also exempt from disclosure.

Pursuant to Oregon public record laws, criminal court records may be accessed by interested members of the public upon request. However, where the record of interest is sealed or has been deemed confidential, interested requestors may be required to meet specific eligibility requirements in order to access the record.