NOT TO BE PUBLISHED

December 16, 1997

In re: Steve L. Monroe/Administrative Office of the Courts

This matter having been presented to the Attorney General in an open records appeal, and the Attorney General being sufficiently advised, we find that the Administrative Office of the Courts is not bound by the provisions of the Kentucky Open Records Act, and therefore cannot be said to have violated the provisions of the Act by failing to respond to Mr. Monroe’s request. We believe that 96-ORD-173, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference, is controlling.

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.

Albert B. Chandler III

Attorney General

James M. Ringo

Assistant Attorney General

# 1187

Enclosure

Distributed to:

Steve L. Monroe #123231

Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex

P. O. Box 636

West Liberty KY 41472

Paul Isaacs, Director

Administrative Office of the Courts

100 Millcreek Park

Frankfort KY 40601

Carol Ullerich

General Counsel

Administrative Office of the Courts

100 Millcreek Park

Frankfort KY 40601