Administrative and criminal investigations of sexual abuse (Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction )

I am currently out of the office and will return on Monday, March 31st. If you need immediate assistance, please call 614-752-1150.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Hello,
I am checking in with our legal staff on the status of this.
Thanks.
JoEllen

I am currently out of the office and will return on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. If you need immediate assistance, please call 614-752-1150.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Hello,
Thank you for your email. I've copied our legal counsel who is working on this request.

Thank you.
JoEllen

Hello,
Your request has been forwarded to our legal section. They should respond directly. Thank you.
Sent from my iPhone

>
________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

I am out of the office until Monday, 6/30. If you need immediate assistance, please call Legal Services at 614-752-1765.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Hello,
I wanted to let you know we are actively working on this request.
Thank you.
JoEllen

June 27, 2014
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Office of Communications
770 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43222

This is a follow up to a previous request:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On June 12, 2014:

Hello,
Your request has been forwarded to our legal section. They should respond directly. Thank you.
Sent from my iPhone

>
________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

---

On June 12, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On May 28, 2014:

Hello,
Thank you for your email. I've copied our legal counsel who is working on this request.

Thank you.
JoEllen

---

On May 28, 2014:

I am currently out of the office and will return on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. If you need immediate assistance, please call 614-752-1150.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

---

On May 28, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On May 13, 2014:

Hello,
I am checking in with our legal staff on the status of this.
Thanks.
JoEllen

---

On May 13, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On April 28, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On April 12, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On March 28, 2014:

I am currently out of the office and will return on Monday, March 31st. If you need immediate assistance, please call 614-752-1150.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

---

On March 28, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On March 13, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On Feb. 26, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On Feb. 11, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

All administrative investigations since Aug. 20, 2012 into allegations of sexual abuse in correctional facilities administered by your agency. Title 115.71 (f) of the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires that all administrative investigations "shall be documented in written reports that include a description of the physical and testimonial evidence, the reasoning behind credibility assessments, and investigative facts and findings."

-All criminal investigations since Aug. 20, 2012 of allegations of sexual abuse in correctional facilities administered by your agency. Title 115.71 (g) of the PREA requires that all criminal investigations "shall be documented in a written report that contains a thorough description of physical, testimonial, and documentary evidence and attaches copies of all documentary evidence where feasible."

Title 115.71 (i) of the PREA requires that correctional agencies maintain copies of administrative and criminal investigations for "as long as the alleged abuser is incarcerated or employed by the agency, plus five years."

I understand that the documents I am requesting contain sensitive, personal information, and I expect that you will redact names and other identifying facts.

As a member of the news media, I request that all fees be waived.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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 would request your response within ten (10) business days.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com

For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 10494
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819

PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Hello,
I am still actively working on gathering, reviewing and properly redacting what you have requested.
Thank you.

-----Original Message-----
From: requests@muckrock.com [mailto:requests@muckrock.com]
Sent: Monday, September 01, 2014 5:00 AM
To: Smith, JoEllen
Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Request: Administrative and criminal investigations of sexual abuse (Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction )

September 1, 2014
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Office of Communications
770 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43222

This is a follow up to a previous request:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On Aug. 15, 2014:

Hello,
I wanted to let you know we are actively working on this request.
Thank you.
JoEllen

June 27, 2014
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Office of Communications
770 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43222

This is a follow up to a previous request:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On June 12, 2014:

Hello,
Your request has been forwarded to our legal section. They should respond directly. Thank you.
Sent from my iPhone

>
________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

---

On June 12, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On May 28, 2014:

Hello,
Thank you for your email. I've copied our legal counsel who is working on this request.

Thank you.
JoEllen

---

On May 28, 2014:

I am currently out of the office and will return on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. If you need immediate assistance, please call 614-752-1150.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

---

On May 28, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On May 13, 2014:

Hello,
I am checking in with our legal staff on the status of this.
Thanks.
JoEllen

---

On May 13, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On April 28, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On April 12, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On March 28, 2014:

I am currently out of the office and will return on Monday, March 31st. If you need immediate assistance, please call 614-752-1150.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

---

On March 28, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On March 13, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On Feb. 26, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On Feb. 11, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

All administrative investigations since Aug. 20, 2012 into allegations of sexual abuse in correctional facilities administered by your agency. Title 115.71 (f) of the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires that all administrative investigations "shall be documented in written reports that include a description of the physical and testimonial evidence, the reasoning behind credibility assessments, and investigative facts and findings."

-All criminal investigations since Aug. 20, 2012 of allegations of sexual abuse in correctional facilities administered by your agency. Title 115.71 (g) of the PREA requires that all criminal investigations "shall be documented in a written report that contains a thorough description of physical, testimonial, and documentary evidence and attaches copies of all documentary evidence where feasible."

Title 115.71 (i) of the PREA requires that correctional agencies maintain copies of administrative and criminal investigations for "as long as the alleged abuser is incarcerated or employed by the agency, plus five years."

I understand that the documents I am requesting contain sensitive, personal information, and I expect that you will redact names and other identifying facts.

As a member of the news media, I request that all fees be waived.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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 would request your response within ten (10) business days.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com

For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 10494
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819

PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

---

On Aug. 13, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On July 29, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On July 14, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On June 27, 2014:

I am out of the office until Monday, 6/30. If you need immediate assistance, please call Legal Services at 614-752-1765.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

---

On June 27, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On June 12, 2014:

Hello,
Your request has been forwarded to our legal section. They should respond directly. Thank you.
Sent from my iPhone

>
________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

---

On June 12, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On May 28, 2014:

Hello,
Thank you for your email. I've copied our legal counsel who is working on this request.

Thank you.
JoEllen

---

On May 28, 2014:

I am currently out of the office and will return on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. If you need immediate assistance, please call 614-752-1150.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

---

On May 28, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On May 13, 2014:

Hello,
I am checking in with our legal staff on the status of this.
Thanks.
JoEllen

---

On May 13, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On April 28, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On April 12, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On March 28, 2014:

I am currently out of the office and will return on Monday, March 31st. If you need immediate assistance, please call 614-752-1150.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

---

On March 28, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On March 13, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On Feb. 26, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On Feb. 11, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

All administrative investigations since Aug. 20, 2012 into allegations of sexual abuse in correctional facilities administered by your agency. Title 115.71 (f) of the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires that all administrative investigations "shall be documented in written reports that include a description of the physical and testimonial evidence, the reasoning behind credibility assessments, and investigative facts and findings."

-All criminal investigations since Aug. 20, 2012 of allegations of sexual abuse in correctional facilities administered by your agency. Title 115.71 (g) of the PREA requires that all criminal investigations "shall be documented in a written report that contains a thorough description of physical, testimonial, and documentary evidence and attaches copies of all documentary evidence where feasible."

Title 115.71 (i) of the PREA requires that correctional agencies maintain copies of administrative and criminal investigations for "as long as the alleged abuser is incarcerated or employed by the agency, plus five years."

I understand that the documents I am requesting contain sensitive, personal information, and I expect that you will redact names and other identifying facts.

As a member of the news media, I request that all fees be waived.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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 would request your response within ten (10) business days.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com

For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 10494
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819

PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Hello,
Attached you will find the records from the Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution. This request is taking a significant amount of time to compile and properly redact. I will forward more as they become available.

Thank you.
JoEllen Smith

-----Original Message-----
From: requests@muckrock.com [mailto:requests@muckrock.com]
Sent: Monday, September 01, 2014 5:00 AM
To: Smith, JoEllen
Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Request: Administrative and criminal investigations of sexual abuse (Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction )

September 1, 2014
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Office of Communications
770 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43222

This is a follow up to a previous request:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On Aug. 15, 2014:

Hello,
I wanted to let you know we are actively working on this request.
Thank you.
JoEllen

June 27, 2014
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Office of Communications
770 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43222

This is a follow up to a previous request:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On June 12, 2014:

Hello,
Your request has been forwarded to our legal section. They should respond directly. Thank you.
Sent from my iPhone

>
________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

---

On June 12, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On May 28, 2014:

Hello,
Thank you for your email. I've copied our legal counsel who is working on this request.

Thank you.
JoEllen

---

On May 28, 2014:

I am currently out of the office and will return on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. If you need immediate assistance, please call 614-752-1150.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

---

On May 28, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On May 13, 2014:

Hello,
I am checking in with our legal staff on the status of this.
Thanks.
JoEllen

---

On May 13, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On April 28, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On April 12, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On March 28, 2014:

I am currently out of the office and will return on Monday, March 31st. If you need immediate assistance, please call 614-752-1150.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

---

On March 28, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On March 13, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On Feb. 26, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

---

On Feb. 11, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

All administrative investigations since Aug. 20, 2012 into allegations of sexual abuse in correctional facilities administered by your agency. Title 115.71 (f) of the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires that all administrative investigations "shall be documented in written reports that include a description of the physical and testimonial evidence, the reasoning behind credibility assessments, and investigative facts and findings."

-All criminal investigations since Aug. 20, 2012 of allegations of sexual abuse in correctional facilities administered by your agency. Title 115.71 (g) of the PREA requires that all criminal investigations "shall be documented in a written report that contains a thorough description of physical, testimonial, and documentary evidence and attaches copies of all documentary evidence where feasible."

Title 115.71 (i) of the PREA requires that correctional agencies maintain copies of administrative and criminal investigations for "as long as the alleged abuser is incarcerated or employed by the agency, plus five years."

I understand that the documents I am requesting contain sensitive, personal information, and I expect that you will redact names and other identifying facts.

As a member of the news media, I request that all fees be waived.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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 would request your response within ten (10) business days.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com

For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 10494
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819

PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.

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Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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On Aug. 13, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

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On July 29, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

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On July 14, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

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On June 27, 2014:

I am out of the office until Monday, 6/30. If you need immediate assistance, please call Legal Services at 614-752-1765.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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On June 27, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

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On June 12, 2014:

Hello,
Your request has been forwarded to our legal section. They should respond directly. Thank you.
Sent from my iPhone

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Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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On June 12, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

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On May 28, 2014:

Hello,
Thank you for your email. I've copied our legal counsel who is working on this request.

Thank you.
JoEllen

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On May 28, 2014:

I am currently out of the office and will return on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. If you need immediate assistance, please call 614-752-1150.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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On May 28, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

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On May 13, 2014:

Hello,
I am checking in with our legal staff on the status of this.
Thanks.
JoEllen

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On May 13, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

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On April 28, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

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On April 12, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

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On March 28, 2014:

I am currently out of the office and will return on Monday, March 31st. If you need immediate assistance, please call 614-752-1150.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

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On March 28, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

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On March 13, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

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On Feb. 26, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 11, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

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On Feb. 11, 2014:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

All administrative investigations since Aug. 20, 2012 into allegations of sexual abuse in correctional facilities administered by your agency. Title 115.71 (f) of the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires that all administrative investigations "shall be documented in written reports that include a description of the physical and testimonial evidence, the reasoning behind credibility assessments, and investigative facts and findings."

-All criminal investigations since Aug. 20, 2012 of allegations of sexual abuse in correctional facilities administered by your agency. Title 115.71 (g) of the PREA requires that all criminal investigations "shall be documented in a written report that contains a thorough description of physical, testimonial, and documentary evidence and attaches copies of all documentary evidence where feasible."

Title 115.71 (i) of the PREA requires that correctional agencies maintain copies of administrative and criminal investigations for "as long as the alleged abuser is incarcerated or employed by the agency, plus five years."

I understand that the documents I am requesting contain sensitive, personal information, and I expect that you will redact names and other identifying facts.

As a member of the news media, I request that all fees be waived.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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 would request your response within ten (10) business days.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com

For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 10494
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819

PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.

________________________________

Please note that an e-mail message, or a portion thereof, may be releasable as a public record in accordance with Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Hello,
Attached you will find the records from the Chillicothe Correctional Institution.
Thank you.