Delegation of Authority Under 2 AAC 96.335(b) to Deny Public Records Requests

What is this notice about?

Alaska's Attorney General, Stephen J. Cox, has given certain senior Department of Law staff the power to deny requests for public records made to the Department of Law. The staff are the Deputy Attorney General, Division Directors, Chief Assistant Attorneys General and District Attorneys, including anyone acting in those jobs. This replaces all earlier delegations of this power and stays in effect until the Attorney General revokes it.

Why was this notice issued?

State regulation 2 AAC 96.335(b) (Alaska Administrative Code) gives the Attorney General authority to deny public records requests made to the Department of Law under the Alaska Public Records Act (cited in the notice as AS 10.25-100-AS 40.25.295). The Attorney General is formally delegating that authority to other staff positions.

What action is being taken?

The Attorney General is delegating authority to deny public records requests made to the Department of Law to the Deputy Attorney General, Division Directors, Chief Assistant Attorneys General and District Attorneys, including anyone acting in those positions. This delegation supersedes all prior delegations of public records denial authority to Department of Law staff and remains in effect until revoked by the Attorney General.

Who is involved: Stephen J. Cox, Attorney General; Alaska Department of Law personnel in the positions of Deputy Attorney General, Division Director, Chief Assistant Attorney General and District Attorney; members of the public who make public records requests to the Department of Law

How can the public respond?

This notice does not ask for public comment. It is for information only. Read the original notice for details.

Contact

Stephen J. Cox
Alaska Department of Law

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Nov 10, 2025: Delegation of authority signed and dated by the Attorney General
Nov 12, 2025: Notice published

Original notice text

I, Stephen J. Cox, Attorney General for the State of Alaska, hereby delegate my authority under 2 AAC 96 335(b) to deny a request for public records made to the Department of Law under the Alaska Public Records Act, AS 10.25-100-AS 40.25.295, to personnel in the following positions, including any personnel acting in the positions: Deputy Attorney General Division Director Chief Assistant Attorney General District Attorney This delegation supersedes all prior delegations of public records denial authority to Department of Law personnel and shall remain in effect until revoked by the attorney general. Dated: November 10, 2025 /s/Stephen J. Cox Attorney General

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