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Public Records Act 2005

Recordkeeping requirements - Estray records, prescribed records, protected records, Ministers’ papers, and private records - Estray records

36: Inspection of estray records

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"Showing estray records to the Chief Archivist when asked"

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You can be asked to show an estray record to the Chief Archivist. The Chief Archivist will give you a written note saying when and where to show the record. The Chief Archivist must choose a time and place that is reasonable for you. You must follow the Chief Archivist's direction and show the record. If needed, you must also help the Chief Archivist enter your premises to inspect the record. This means you must let them in and assist them so they can inspect the estray record.

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Estray records, prescribed records, protected records, Ministers’ papers, and private records: Estray records

36Inspection of estray records

  1. The Chief Archivist may inspect an estray record by giving written direction to the person in possession of the estray record to produce it for inspection by the Chief Archivist at the time and place specified by the Chief Archivist.

  2. The time and place specified under subsection (1) must be reasonable in the circumstances.

  3. A person who receives a direction under subsection (1) must comply with the direction and, if necessary, assist the Chief Archivist to enter any premises occupied by the person for the purpose of inspecting the estray record.