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Each entry provides background and context about an exemption to the public records laws in all fifty states, as well as federal FOIA. Read more about Nevada's public records law or explore all our expert FOIA guides. Have a public records appeal or information on an exemption we should include? Consider sharing your knowledge with everyone by donating your FOIA appeal language.
Constructive Denial
This guide is for informational purposes only, is general in nature, and is not legal opinion nor legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance.
There is no legal basis for an agency being completely unresponsive.
Example Appeals
Nevada Public Records Act NRS 239.0107 specifically requires that an agency provide a response to a public records request within five business days of receipt of that request.
By failing to respond to this request within the legally-mandated timeframe, this agency is in violation of the law.
Please provide acknowledgement of this request and the responsive materials forthwith. If such materials cannot be produced, please provide an appropriate explanation for this rejection, as is dictated by this agency's legal obligations under the Nevada Public Records Act. Your accelerated attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Proper Use
An agency has five business days to respond to the initial request.
Improper Use
According to the Nevada Public Records Act 1. Not later than the end of the fifth business day after the date on which the person who has legal custody or control of a public book or record of a governmental entity receives a written or oral request from a person to inspect, copy or receive a copy of the public book or record, a governmental entity shall do one of the following, as applicable: