Indiana Administrative Code Title 62 - OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC ACCESS COUNSELOR
Here is an overview of Indiana Administrative Code Title 62 – Office of the Public Access Counselor:
Title 62 – Office of the Public Access Counselor
The Office of the Public Access Counselor (PAC) in Indiana is responsible for providing guidance and advisory opinions on issues related to Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act (APRA) and Open Door Law (ODL). These laws are designed to ensure transparency and access to public records and meetings.
Key Functions:
Interpret and clarify Indiana’s APRA and ODL.
Issue informal and formal advisory opinions.
Assist both the public and government agencies with compliance questions.
Educate the public and government officials about their rights and obligations under the laws.
Regulations under Title 62 typically include:
Definitions of terms used in APRA and ODL contexts.
Procedures for requesting advisory opinions from the PAC.
Filing complaints related to public records or open meetings violations.
Time limits and formats for PAC responses.
Administrative rules for the operation of the Office of the Public Access Counselor.
Statutory Authority:
The Office and its functions are further defined in Indiana Code IC 5-14-4, which complements the administrative rules in Title 62.
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