Opinion
Opinion By: Gregory D. Stumbo, Attorney General; James M. Ringo, Assistant Attorney General
Open Records Decision
This matter having been presented to the Attorney General in an open records appeal, and the Attorney General being sufficiently advised, we find that Green River Correctional Complex (GRCC) properly relied on KRS 197.025(2), incorporated into the Open Records Act by operation of KRS 61.878(1)(l), in denying inmate Raymond F. Patterson's July 24, 2006, request for a "copy of the contract that Aramark signed with the State." We believe that 98-ORD-150 and 01-ORD-129, as they relate to KRS 197.025(2), are controlling. A copy of those decisions are attached hereto and incorporated by reference. We affirm the GRCC's denial of Mr. Patterson's request on the basis that the requested contract is not a record that contains a "specific reference" to him personally. KRS 197.025(2); 98-ORD-150.
A party aggrieved by this decision may appeal it by initiating action in the appropriate circuit court pursuant to KRS 61.880(5) and KRS 61.882. Pursuant to KRS 61.880(3), the Attorney General should be notified of any action in circuit court, but should not be named as a party in that action or in any subsequent proceeding.
Raymond F. Patterson, # 189483Green River Correctional ComplexP.O. Box 933Central City, KY 42330-9300
Emily DennisStaff AttorneyJustice and Public Safety CabinetOffice of Legal Services125 Holmes Street, 2d FloorFrankfort, KY 40601