public records are public property

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public records are public property

The records of all public offices are public property and may be examined by any taxpayer. If denied the right by an official to examine the records, the court would grant the taxpayer the right, if proper proceedings were brought for that purpose. The right, however, must not be abused and the demand for the examination must be made at such times as will not interfere with the operation of the office. [IC 5-14-3-1]