Except as provided elsewhere in this section, if requested in writing by an applicant or eligible individual or representative, MDRS makes all requested information in an individual's record of services accessible to the individual and will release the information to the individual or the individual's representative in a timely manner.
MDRS has established reasonable fees to cover costs of duplicating records or making extensive searches and has established polices and procedures governing access to records.
If duplication of records is requested, by a client or a client's representative, for that client's own use, no fees for reproducing those records shall be charged, unless the volume of such requested information is so extensive as to exceed 20 pages. Should a request for information exceed 20 pages, the Agency employee processing the request shall institute common procedure for such requests by persons authorized to have access to this information by contacting the Office of Finance for the Agency and requesting a "fund number" for receipt of money collected to defray the cost of duplicating the requested records. The employee may then charge the requesting party a fee of $1.00 (one dollar) for each page in excess of 20 pages for the information. Payment should be requested in the form of check or money order, payable to the "Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services." When funds are collected, a receipt will be issued to the purchaser. A duplicate receipt will be forwarded to the State along with the check or money order. There will be no charge to State or Federal agencies associated in providing services directed toward the client's rehabilitation program, or any other agencies that have an exchange of information agreement with this Agency.
32 Miss. Code. R. 1.6