Can a custodian require someone to put his or her request for a record in writing?
No. There is no requirement that the request be in writing. However, a records custodian may require the requester to put his/her name and address in writing. Also, to facilitate processing the request, there is nothing to prevent either a custodian or a requester from writing down a request to clarify both what is being requested and when the request came in.
