TIME FRAME FOR RESPONSE TO A REQUEST
The Custodian of Records is required to grant or deny access to a government record no later than seven(7) business days after receiving the request. If you do not provide a name, address, telephone number or other means of contacting you, the Custodian of Records will be unable to respond until you reappear in the Custodian of Records' Office seeking a response to the original request.
RIGHT TO APPEAL
If you wish to challenge a decision of the Custodian of Records denying access to a government record, you may
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Institute a proceeding to challenge the decision by filing an action in Superior Court in New Jersey; 0r
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File a complaint with the Government Records Council in the Department of Community Affairs