The Town of Lincoln violated the APRA when it failed to respond to the Complainant's APRA request within ten (10) business days. See R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-7. As the Complainant was in possession of the responsive documents, injunctive relief was not appropriate. Based upon the specific facts, this Department concluded that the Town's failure to timely respond to the APRA request was not a willful and knowing, or reckless violation.
