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Ohio State University processes public records requests under Ohio Sunshine Laws. Requests carry a -1 business days response window. County: Franklin County

File a request with Ohio State University

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Ohio State Universityvia Email · osu.edu
Ohio Sunshine LawsO.R.C. § 149.43 · -1 business days

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Filed with Ohio State University within 24 hours · deadline tracked automatically · follow-ups sent if the agency goes silent

Filing process

How records requests work with Ohio State University

Your request is filed in your name under Ohio Sunshine Laws. We act as your communications agent — routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.

  1. 1

    Filed (day 0)

    Submitted to Ohio State University via osu.edu.

  2. 2

    Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)

    Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.

  3. 3

    Response window (-1 business days)

    Under Ohio Sunshine Laws, the agency must respond within -1 business days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.

  4. 4

    Records delivered or denied

    No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.

  5. 5

    Appeal if denied

    We draft an appeal to Court of Claims and can connect you with a public records attorney.

Governing law

Ohio Sunshine Laws

O.R.C. § 149.43

Ohio State University is governed by Ohio Sunshine Laws, which requires a response within -1 business days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.

Frequently asked

Ohio State University public records FAQ

Related agencies

Other agencies in Ohio

What to request

Common records from Ohio State University

Jurisdiction

All Ohio public records resources