FamilySearch Indexing (North Carolina Department of Corrections)
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| Submitted | Oct. 9, 2019 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Burkely Hermann
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the North Carolina Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Policies, procedures and/or documents pertaining to indexing for FamilySearch, otherwise known as Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or FamilySearch International, a genealogical non-profit operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) by inmates within facilities run by the North Carolina Department of Corrections. This includes any documents regarding Family History Centers operated within such facilities, and any documents referencing LDS Correctional Services, a division of LDS. Examples of such documents include contracts between the North Carolina Department of Corrections and FamilySearch, often called a "Memorandum of Understanding," with an attachment describing FamilySearch's assistance.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Burkely Hermann
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following North Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 9, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following North Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 9, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following North Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 9, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following North Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 9, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following North Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 9, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following North Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 9, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following North Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 9, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following North Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 9, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following North Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 9, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following North Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 9, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: North Carolina Department of Corrections
Dear Mr. Hermann,
We received the attached request yesterday via US Mail. We are reviewing the request and will respond with any responsive documents as promptly as possible.
Regards,
Wendy Estes
Public Records Assistant, Communications
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
512 N. Salisbury Street, MSC 4202
Raleigh, NC 27699-4202
Phone: (919) 436-3038
wendy.estes@ncdps.gov<mailto:wendy.estes@ncdps.gov>
________________________________
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official.
From: Burkely Hermann
Ms. Estes,
Thank you for responding to my October 9, 2019 request for information about FamilySearch indexing. If you'd like any clarification on what documents I'm looking for, I'd gladly answer your questions about that. I look forward to hearing from you as soon as you are able.
Best regards,
Burkely Hermann
From: North Carolina Department of Corrections
Dear Burkely Hermann,
We are researching any responsive information regarding your attached request for records concerning policies, procedures and/or documents pertaining to indexing for FamilySearch. Thank you for your patience.
You noted the request was initially faxed to us unsuccessfully quite some time ago. Email is a far more reliable method of reaching us and you may send your requests directly to either myself or Wendy Estes at wendy.estes@ncdps.gov<mailto:wendy.estes@ncdps.gov>.
Please be aware that the fulfillment of your request may be delayed due to the unprecedented workload associated with ensuring the health, safety and security of staff members and individuals who are incarcerated during this time of pandemic.
Sincerely,
Susan Smith
Susan M. Smith
Public Records Lead
NC Department of Public Safety
Mail Service Center 4202
Raleigh, NC 27699-4202
Phone (984) 220-8031
susan.m.smith@ncdps.gov<mailto:susan.m.smith@ncdps.gov>
www.ncdps.gov<http://www.ncdps.gov/>
________________________________
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official.
From: Burkely Hermann
Ms. Smith,
Thanks for your email. I'm not sure why the request was faxed, as it was originally sent via email, at least I sent it using this Muckrock system which is connected to an email system, so they must have faxed it, because I did not personally fax it myself. I understand that fulfillment of my request may be delayed due to the workload associated with COVID-19.
Best regards,
Burkely Hermann
P.S. Just for reference, here is a copy of my request again:
Pursuant to the North Carolina Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Policies, procedures and/or documents pertaining to indexing for FamilySearch, otherwise known as Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or FamilySearch International, a genealogical non-profit operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) by inmates within facilities run by the North Carolina Department of Corrections. This includes any documents regarding Family History Centers operated within such facilities, and any documents referencing LDS Correctional Services, a division of LDS. Examples of such documents include contracts between the North Carolina Department of Corrections and FamilySearch, often called a "Memorandum of Understanding," with an attachment describing FamilySearch's assistance.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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 10 business days.
From: North Carolina Department of Corrections
Dear Burkely Hermann,
Thank you for your attached follow up message, which BTW we eventually received in hard copy by mail. We have completed our search for any information pertaining to your request regarding FamilySearch, and we have nothing responsive.
We thank you for your patience.
Sincerely,
Susan Smith
________________________________
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official.
From: Burkely Hermann
Ms. Smith,
Thank you for your search. I appreciate your efforts and hope you stay safe with everything that's going on with COVID-19.
Best regards,
Burkely Hermann
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