Inmate Records Request

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Arizona Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

I request the Booking Information Form and Inmate Property Form of the below-listed inmates.

I also request the side mugshot of the below-listed inmates and any images taken of tattoos and/or markings on the inmates.

Inmate Names In Which Records Are Requested:
1 -- Heaven Baber -- Date of Booking: 10/06/2021
2 -- Rachel Tolosa -- Date of Booking: 09/28/2021
3 -- Megan-Evelyn Farmer -- Date of Booking: 09/21/2021
4 -- Angelica Sarinana -- Date of Booking: 09/12/2021
5 -- Jaeden Samson -- Date of Booking: 09/10/2021
6 -- Faith Brandt -- Date of Booking: 09/09/2021
7 -- Sahara Hamilton -- Date of Booking: 08/26/2021
8 -- Brittany Velarde -- Date of Booking: 07/15/2021
9 -- Sara Richey -- Date of Booking: 05/27/2021
10 -- Faith Jones -- Date of Booking: 05/13/2021
11 -- Kyla Silas -- Date of Booking: 05/08/2021

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

Please do not mail any records to the address listed on this request. I will provide a mailing address once the records need to be mailed.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available, or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within a reasonable amount of time as defined by Arizona Law.

Sincerely,

Mr. Hayden Hodges

Hello,

Please confirm that your office has received this request.

Thank you,
Mr. Hayden Hodges

Hello,

Please confirm that your office has received this request.

Thank you,
Mr. Hayden Hodges

Hello,

Please confirm that your office has received this request.

Thank you,
Mr. Hayden Hodges

The failure of this agency to respond to this public records request is in violation of this agency’s responsibilities under the Arizona Public Records Law. As outlined in A.R.S. §39-121.01, there exists an expectation that the records custodian “shall promptly furnish such copies, printouts or photographs.”

In the case W. Valley View, Inc. v. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, 216 Ariz. 225, the court relied on the Webster’s New World Dictionary for an acceptable definition of “prompt,” which, for the purposes of this law, means “quick to act or to do what is required” or “done, spoken, etc. at once or without delay.”

It is the responsibility of the agency to prove that its attempt to respond to this request was indeed “prompt.” This position has been supported in court (see Phoenix New Times v. Arpaio, 217 Ariz. 533 and Judical Watch, Inc. v. City of Phoenix, 228 Ariz. 393). In instances in which technological or other practical matters prevent the “prompt” disclosure of materials, it is the responsibility of the agency to provide an explanation of the reasons for the delay and an expectation for when the request might be fulfilled.

This agency’s complete failure to either acknowledge this request, provide an explanation for the delay, or provide an index of withheld materials and the related reasons constitutes a denial of this request under the Arizona Public Records Law. As such, this request is eligible for contest in the Arizona Supreme Court system and will appropriately qualify for the award of attorney’s fees upon the anticipated determination that this agency has failed to fulfill its legal obligations under the state’s Public Records Law.

In light of the above, it would be greatly appreciated if your agency would fulfill its duty to the citizens of this state and the principles of this country by complying with the aforementioned request for public records as its legal responsibility.