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To obtain a public record

There are two ways to submit a public records request to the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø.

1. that, when completed, is automatically sent to the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø’s custodian of records. The form collects the requestor’s name, contact information, a description of the public records being sought, and the date or time frame of those records.
2. Requests may be made directly to the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø’s Office of Legal Affairs & General Counsel in person, by phone, by mail or email. However, a requestor is encouraged to make a request in writing to help the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø determine what documents are responsive. The request should include the requestor’s name, contact information, a description of the public records being sought, and the date or time frame of those records.

publicrecords@louisiana.edu 
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Office of Legal Affairs & General Counsel
P.O. Box 43561
Lafayette, LA  70504
(337) 482-1394

The Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø’s protocol

The Office of Legal Affairs & General Counsel acknowledges requests it receives. If there is a question about whether a document is a public record, it will, within three days – except Saturday, Sunday and legal public holidays – provide in writing its reasons for denying access, based on the Public Records Act. Please note that the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø is also closed Friday afternoons.

Exemptions to the Public Records Act

La. R.S. 44:1 – 44:41 cites numerous records that are not covered by the Public Records Act.

Exemptions include, for example:

• certain information about state personnel that is protected by the right of privacy guaranteed by Article I, Section 5 of the Louisiana Constitution,
• certain documents related to pending criminal investigations, and
• documents pertaining to security procedures.

Many records related to individual students are protected by state and federal privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy.