Records Request
/ˈrɪk.ərdz rɪˈkwɛst/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal demand made by an individual or entity to inspect, copy, or obtain official documents or records from a public body or private organization.
The plaintiff submitted a records request to access the defendant’s contract files.
Forms
- records request
- records requests
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Commentary
A records request is a procedural tool often used in discovery or under public records laws to obtain documentary evidence; precise wording helps avoid denials or delays.
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