Use of Force Reports (Department of Corrections)
| Tracking # |
38440 |
| Multi Request | Use of Force Reports |
| Submitted | Sept. 8, 2020 |
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From: Julia Rock
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Vermont Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Copies of all reports of use of force within all prisons in the state, dated between March 1, 2020 and the date this request is processed.
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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Julia Rock
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Vermont Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 8, 2020. 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: Department of Corrections
Dear Ms. Rock,
The Vermont Department of Corrections has received your request for records.
1. Copies of all reports of use of force within all prisons in the state, dated between March 1, 2020 and the date this request is processed.
a. These records are part of an Inmate record. Inmate records are designated confidential pursuant to 28 V.S.A § 107(b), and are not subject to public disclosure under 1 V.S.A. § 317(c)(1). Statistical reports on use of force within the parameters of your request are available.
Provisions of the law 1 V.S.A § 316 (b)(c), allow for the charging and collection of costs to produce these records. There has been a cost associated with your request as outlined below.
90 minutes @ $0.45 per minute(no charge for first 30 minutes) = $40.50
80 copies @ $0.05 per page = $4.00
$ 44.50
Therefore, I request that you send a check in that amount payable to the Department of Corrections, NOB 2 South 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-2000. Please send to the attention of the Business Office and reference request #38440. Once payment has been received the documents will be sent.
Since this letter is a partial denial of your request you should be aware that this denial may be appealed to the Commissioner of Corrections pursuant to 1 V.S.A. § 318(c). The Commissioner of Corrections can be contacted at the following address;
James Baker
Vermont Department of Corrections
NOB 2 South
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-2000
Sincerely,
Charles Remick
Records & Information
This email message may contain privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this email message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this email message from your computer. CAUTION: The Agency of Human Services cannot ensure the confidentiality or security of email transmissions.
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From: Julia Rock
Hello:
I am writing to request a fee waiver for this request, as I am a member of the media and believe these records are in the public interest.
You can find my reporting on topics pertaining to government and its activities here: https://juliarock.journoportfolio.com/
- Julia Rock
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Vermont Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 8, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #38440.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Corrections
Hello,
I will wave the fee for copies since the information can be shared electronically but the time and cost associated to the request remains.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Vermont Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 8, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #38440.
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 Vermont Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 8, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #38440.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Corrections
Hello,
An initial response was provided on 9/22/20 advising that statistical reports on use of force within the parameters of your request are available and that the cost to produce those records was $40.50.
From: Julia Rock
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $40.50 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
From: Julia Rock
Putting a check in the mail––thanks!
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Vermont Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 8, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #38440.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
Department of Corrections
PRA Office
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671
From: Department of Corrections
Hello,
Your check has been received and responsive records are attached.
Sincerely,
Charles Remick
Records & Information
This email message may contain privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this email message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this email message from your computer. CAUTION: The Agency of Human Services cannot ensure the confidentiality or security of email transmissions.
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