CORA Logs (Saguache County Sheriff Department)
It is a clone of this request.
| Multi Request | CORA Logs |
| Submitted | Aug. 7, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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Communications
From: Samuel Newton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Colorado Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
I am submitting a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request seeking access to specific documents related to your department's activities for the 180 day period preceding today, from Friday, February 9, 2024, to Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Specifically, I am requesting:
1. All records of CORA requests sent to your department during the specified 180 day period.
2. All records of CORA responses issued by your department in response to external requests within the same timeframe.
3. A copy of the fee schedule for processing CORA requests and any associated costs.
4. A copy of your department's open records policy for reference.
5.Correspondence in relationship to CORA requests sent between government entities.
Please include details such as dates, requestors' names, and request contents in the CORA records.
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,
Samuel Newton
From: Muckrock Staff
Hello,
Please find the request form attached. Thank you for your help with this request.
Sincerely,
MuckRock
From: Saguache County Sheriff's Office
I have sent your request to the Saguache County Sheriff's Office
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April Quintana
Saguache County Administration
Human Resources
719-655-2231
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Colorado Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 7, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Saguache County Sheriff's Office
I am sending your request to the Sheriff's Office again.
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April Quintana
Saguache County Administration
Human Resources
719-655-2231
From: Saguache County Sheriff's Office
Good morning,
I was forwarded an email requesting records.
I have attached our policy and fee schedule. All other requests are being
denied on the basis that it is contrary to public interest.
Respectfully,
Tania Sanchez
*Executive Assistant*
*Concealed Handgun Permits / Search and Rescue*
Saguache County Sheriff's Office
530 5th Street
PO Box 265 | Saguache, CO 81149
Office: 719-655-2544 | Fax: 719-655-2240
WARNING: This electronic transmission and any documents accompanying it,
may contain confidential information belonging to the sender, which may, in
whole or part be protected by state statute. This information is intended
solely for the use of the individual or agency named above. If you are not
the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure,
copying, distribution, or taking action upon the contents of this
information is PROHIBITED. If you receive this transmission in error,
please notify the sender immediately to arrange for the return of the
documents transmitted.
From: Samuel Newton
The Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requires that records created and kept by a public-financed entity be open to public inspection, with limited exceptions. See C.R.S. § 24-72-201.
The CCJRA requires criminal justice agencies to maintain records of “official actions” directly relating to the course of their public safety duties. See C.R.S. § 24-72-301(2).
Can you letter and cite statute with your denial?
What's your concern for public interest?
You can review with the County Attorney or City Attorney. I'd ask that you would.
This is a basic request.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
From: Samuel Newton
I am writing to request access to all correspondence generated from or in relation to my prior records requests submitted to your office. This includes internal communications, responses, and any other related documentation.
Additionally, I kindly request a brief description of the search conducted to locate these records, including the departments or databases searched.
Please confirm receipt of this request and provide an estimated time frame for fulfilling it. Should there be any associated fees, please inform me in advance.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Colorado Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 7, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Saguache County Sheriff's Office
The fee for this request is $33. Please give our office a call to pay for
this request or mail payment to our office using the PO Box address. Once
payment is received, I will process your request.
Respectfully,
Tania Sanchez
*Executive Assistant*
*Concealed Handgun Permits / Search and Rescue*
Saguache County Sheriff's Office
530 5th Street
PO Box 265 | Saguache, CO 81149
Office: 719-655-2544 | Fax: 719-655-2240
WARNING: This electronic transmission and any documents accompanying it,
may contain confidential information belonging to the sender, which may, in
whole or part be protected by state statute. This information is intended
solely for the use of the individual or agency named above. If you are not
the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure,
copying, distribution, or taking action upon the contents of this
information is PROHIBITED. If you receive this transmission in error,
please notify the sender immediately to arrange for the return of the
documents transmitted.
From: Samuel Newton
Thank you for your response. I would like to clarify that under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), there is no statutory requirement for formalities in submitting a request. As such, my original request remains valid and should not have been closed without legal justification.
Additionally, please provide a detailed breakdown of any anticipated costs as required. I also remind you that under CORA, records related to requests must be maintained for at least two years. I kindly ask for the specific statute or legal basis you are relying on to justify the closure of my request, as this action does not appear to be supported by the CORA Act.
Please consider this communication as a continuation of my initial request, and I expect your office to proceed with it in accordance with the law.
From: Saguache County Sheriff's Office
I do not understand your email response at all. You clearly misunderstood
something.
I let you know the fee ahead of time, as a courtesy, and said that once it
is paid I can give you the requested records. I never denied nor closed
your request.
Once again, if you still want the records the fee is $33. $5 for the
initial ten (10) pages and .50 for each additional page. Attached you will
find our records request form stating those fee amounts.
Tania Sanchez
*Executive Assistant*
*Concealed Handgun Permits / Search and Rescue*
Saguache County Sheriff's Office
530 5th Street
PO Box 265 | Saguache, CO 81149
Office: 719-655-2544 | Fax: 719-655-2240
WARNING: This electronic transmission and any documents accompanying it,
may contain confidential information belonging to the sender, which may, in
whole or part be protected by state statute. This information is intended
solely for the use of the individual or agency named above. If you are not
the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure,
copying, distribution, or taking action upon the contents of this
information is PROHIBITED. If you receive this transmission in error,
please notify the sender immediately to arrange for the return of the
documents transmitted.
From: Samuel Newton
What is being received?
What statute allows the fees?
Where is the detailed invoice?
Something was denied. I cannot know without the invoice. See attached.
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From: Saguache County Sheriff's Office
We do not invoice. The fees and statute are on the request form I sent you.
Your request is 56 pages. $5 for the first 10 pages and .50 each additional
page.
Tania Sanchez
*Executive Assistant*
*Concealed Handgun Permits / Search and Rescue*
Saguache County Sheriff's Office
530 5th Street
PO Box 265 | Saguache, CO 81149
Office: 719-655-2544 | Fax: 719-655-2240
WARNING: This electronic transmission and any documents accompanying it,
may contain confidential information belonging to the sender, which may, in
whole or part be protected by state statute. This information is intended
solely for the use of the individual or agency named above. If you are not
the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure,
copying, distribution, or taking action upon the contents of this
information is PROHIBITED. If you receive this transmission in error,
please notify the sender immediately to arrange for the return of the
documents transmitted.