Animal abuse case, 3/9
| Tracking # |
PRR 2025-57 PRR-2025-48 |
| Submitted | March 11, 2025 |
| Due | March 24, 2025 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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Communications
From: Taylor Moore
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Nevada Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
- All communications and correspondence regarding animal cruelty, Swans, or the death of Zeus the Swan, from March 8, 2025 to the date this request is received.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Taylor Moore
From: University Of Nevada Reno
Dear Requestor,
Thank you for submitting a request for records on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Your request reference number is: Request Number: PRR-2025-48
Your security key is: 5A0B7988
Please have the security key and reference number available when communicating with our staff regarding your request.
Thank you,
University of Nevada, Reno
1664 N. Virginia Street, MS 0208
Reno, NV 89557
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From: University Of Nevada Reno
RE: Request Number: PRR-2025-48
Hello,
The University is in receipt of your public records request submitted on Monday, March 10, 2025. The University seeks clarification on three parts of your request. Nevada law requires that a public records request reasonably describe a public record in a manner that is sufficient to identify the record sought, as required by Nevada law. The University’s obligation is to produce public records for inspection or copying upon receipt of a request that “is sufficient to identify the record.” NAC 239.863(c). Courts have held that “agencies are required to disclose only ‘identifiable’ governmental records not otherwise exempt;” “the request to the agency must itself be focused and specific.” Rogers v. Superior Court, 19 Cal.App.4th 469, 481 (1993). “Wholesale requests for general information to be analyzed, collected and compiled by the responding government entity are not encompassed therein.” Hodai v. City of Tucson, C20141225 (Ariz. Super. Ct. 2014) citing mag Entertainment LLC v. Div. of Alcohol Beverages Control, 868 A.2d 1067. 1076 (N.J. Sup. Ct., App. Div. 2005). A government agency is not required to respond to an overbroad request that does not seek specific records. Id. at 1074, citing Capitol Info. Assoc. v. Ann Arbor Police, 360 N.W.2d 262, 263 (1985).
To help the University in identifying the public records sought, the University seeks clarification on the following:
The phrase “communications and correspondence” is not defined and is susceptible to many different interpretations. The University asks that you identify what type of records and/or databases you seek.
The request does not identify any specific individuals involved in the requested records. The University has over 8,000 employees. Therefore, it is necessary for you to identify the employee(s) and/or their email address(es) whose “communications” you seek.
Your request includes vague search terms and does not reasonably describe a public record in a manner that is sufficient to identify the record sought, as required by Nevada law. Please provide specific search terms for the records you seek.
Until the University receives clarification on the above-referenced items, the University will be unable to process your request.
Thank you,
University of Nevada, Reno
1664 N. Virginia Street, MS 0208
Reno, NV 89557
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From: Taylor Moore
Hello,
I am requesting all emails, letters, and text messages regarding animal cruelty, swans, or the death of Zeus the Swan from March 8, 2025 to the date of this request to and from the following:
- Brian Sandoval
- Travis Christiansen
- Ryan Myers
- Jeff Twedt
Sincerely,
Taylor Moore
From: University Of Nevada Reno
Hello,
The University is in receipt of your public records requests submitted on Monday, March 10, 2025 (PRR 2025-48), and Monday, March 17, 2025 (PRR 2025-57). Given the similarity of both public records requests, the University is consolidating them under PRR 2025-57. Please reference this PRR number in any future communications regarding your request. The University is closing PRR 2025-48.
Thank you,
University of Nevada, Reno
1664 N. Virginia Street, MS 0208
Reno, NV 89557
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