DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - An Iowa county attorney says he unknowingly violated the state’s open records law because he was too busy to provide public documents to a former employee.
The Des Moines Register reports (https://dmreg.co/1p1uP06 ) Washington County Attorney Larry Brock testified Thursday before a judge in Des Moines.
Brock is the first public official charged by the year-old Iowa Public Information board with knowingly violating the state’s public records law. He faces a fine up to $2,500 if convicted.
A former county park ranger on March 3 requested a months’ worth of correspondence between Brock and other officials. Brock didn’t fulfill the request until June 6.
State law gives public officials 10 business days to respond in most cases.
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Information from: The Des Moines Register, https://www.desmoinesregister.com
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