Sec. 7. (a) A person or a public agency that chooses to file a formal complaint with the counselor must file the complaint not later than thirty (30) days after:
(1) the denial; or
(2) the person filing the complaint receives notice in fact that a meeting was held by a public agency, if the meeting was conducted secretly or without notice.
(b) A complaint is considered filed on the date it is:
(1) received by the counselor; or
(2) postmarked, if received more than thirty (30) days after the date of the denial that is the subject of the complaint.
As added by P.L.70-1999, SEC.5 and P.L.191-1999, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 5. State and Local Administration
Article 14. Public Records and Public Meetings
Chapter 5. Formal Complaint Procedure
5-14-5-3. "Public Agency" Defined
5-14-5-4. Complaint Not Required to File Action
5-14-5-5. Cooperation From Public Agencies
5-14-5-6. Grounds for Complaint
5-14-5-7. Time for Filing Complaint
5-14-5-8. Complaint Forwarded to Public Agency