KRS 61.874(3) allows a public agency to charge “a reasonable fee for making copies of nonexempt public records requested for use for noncommercial purposes.” As such, Kentucky State charges $0.10 per photocopy. For records that are mailed, Kentucky State will charge postage in accordance with KRS 61.874(1). Additionally, Kentucky State reserves the right to charge for “the costs of the media and any mechanical processing cost incurred by the public agency,” as prescribed in KRS 61.874(3). Alternatively, the records can be inspected in person upon request.

Records request of a commercial purpose shall be charged according to the provisions of KRS 61.874(4). Additionally, per KRS 61.874(4)(b), Kentucky State shall require a certified statement from the requestor stating the commercial purpose for which it shall be used. [LINK FOR FORM]

Payments for records must be made in advance by cash or check/money order made payable to Kentucky State. For cash payments, Kentucky State requests notice to ensure that appropriate change is available.

Some public records are exempt from release. The exemptions can be found in KRS 61.878(1). Non-public or exempt information may be redacted from copies of otherwise non-exempt public records provided.

The Open Records Act, and all applicable statues, can be found on the Legislative Research Commission’s website at www.lrc.ky.gov or can be provided by the Records Custodian upon request. The University’s General Counsel serves as the Records Custodian. The General Counsel’s contact information is as follows: