Prison Records Request — Media [Patterson, Jake]
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| Tracking # |
R019409-083023 |
| Submitted | Aug. 30, 2023 |
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From: Nik Hatziefstathiou
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Wisconsin Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Pursuant to the New Mexico Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
AtNight Media (formerly Original Media Group) requests audio and video files of any jail or prison visitation logs (i.e. virtual visits), commissary orders, letters sent or received, disciplinary records and audio of phone calls placed by inmate Jake Thomas Patterson (DOB: June 17, 1997 (age 26)). On March 27, 2019, Patterson pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional first-degree homicide and one count of kidnapping of Jayme Closs.
Per Leslie Garcia (Office of General Counsel) of the New Mexico Department of Corrections: “The release of the requested information for this inmate would be in violation of the Interstate Compact between Wisconsin and New Mexico. Pursuant to that agreement, any requests for information regarding inmates shall be referred to the sending state.”
If more audio than what was initially released exists, we kindly ask for those to be included.
We would prefer the request be fulfilled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
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,
Nik Hatziefstathiou
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,
Nik Hatziefstathiou
From: Department of Corrections
Dear Nik Hatziefstathiou:
This email acknowledges receipt of your Department of Corrections public records request. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Wisconsin's Public Records Law (Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31 - 19.37). Your request was received in this office on 8/30/2023 and given the reference number R019409-083023 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Wisconsin Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Pursuant to the New Mexico Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
AtNight Media (formerly Original Media Group) requests audio and video files of any jail or prison visitation logs (i.e. virtual visits), commissary orders, letters sent or received, disciplinary records and audio of phone calls placed by inmate Jake Thomas Patterson (DOB: June 17, 1997 (age 26)). On March 27, 2019, Patterson pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional first-degree homicide an
Your request is being forwarded to the appropriate records custodians for processing. You will be contacted about any cost associated with your request and when the records responsive to your request, if any, are ready. PLEASE NOTE: Wisconsin Public Records Law (Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31 - 19.37) does not require a governmental body to create new information, do legal research, or answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Public Records Center.
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
From: Department of Corrections
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RE: Public Records Request of August 30, 2023, Reference # R019409-083023
Dear Nik Hatziefstathiou:
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections received a public records request from you on August 30, 2023. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Wisconsin Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Pursuant to the New Mexico Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
AtNight Media (formerly Original Media Group) requests audio and video files of any jail or prison visitation logs (i.e. virtual visits), commissary orders, letters sent or received, disciplinary records and audio of phone calls placed by inmate Jake Thomas Patterson (DOB: June 17, 1997 (age 26)). On March 27, 2019, Patterson pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional first-degree homicide an”
This letter is to clarify what records you are seeking from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Can you please provide dates for which you seek the records? Mr. Patterson has not been incarcerated in Wisconsin since 2019.
If you would like the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to proceed with your public records request, please provide clarification within thirty (30) calendar days from 09/05/2023. Otherwise, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections will consider your request withdrawn.
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Upon receipt of your clarification, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections will further respond to your public records request as required by law, including providing you with an estimate of costs associated with producing the requested records, if any.
Sincerely,
Office of Public Affairs
OOS-OPA
From: Department of Corrections
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RE: Public Records Request of August 30, 2023, Reference # R019409-083023
Dear Nik Hatziefstathiou:
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections received a public records request from you on August 30, 2023. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Wisconsin Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Pursuant to the New Mexico Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
AtNight Media (formerly Original Media Group) requests audio and video files of any jail or prison visitation logs (i.e. virtual visits), commissary orders, letters sent or received, disciplinary records and audio of phone calls placed by inmate Jake Thomas Patterson (DOB: June 17, 1997 (age 26)). On March 27, 2019, Patterson pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional first-degree homicide an”
On 9/5/23 we requested clarification of your request. We have not heard back from you.
Therefore, due to not receiving a response from you, your request has been closed. You may submit a new request at any time.
Sincerely,
Office of Public Affairs
OOS-OPA
From: Nik Hatziefstathiou
The Department that has Patterson in their custody said all public information requests must go through you to be approved from their facility.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Wisconsin Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 30, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #R019409-083023.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Corrections
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RE: Public Records Request of August 30, 2023, Reference # R019409-083023
Dear Nik Hatziefstathiou:
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections received a public records request from you on August 30, 2023. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Wisconsin Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Pursuant to the New Mexico Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
AtNight Media (formerly Original Media Group) requests audio and video files of any jail or prison visitation logs (i.e. virtual visits), commissary orders, letters sent or received, disciplinary records and audio of phone calls placed by inmate Jake Thomas Patterson (DOB: June 17, 1997 (age 26)). On March 27, 2019, Patterson pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional first-degree homicide an”
On 9/5/23 we requested clarification of your request and did not hear back. Therefore, due to not receiving a response, your request was closed. You may submit a new request at any time.
Sincerely,
Office of Public Affairs
OOS-OPA
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