The State Ex Rel. Martin v. Greene.

*220 {¶ 1} This is an original action in mandamus brought by relator, Andre Martin, against respondent, Larry Greene, an employee of the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility. Greene has filed a motion to dismiss. For the reasons set forth below, *784 we deny Greene's motion and issue an alternative writ.

Background

{¶ 2} Martin is an inmate at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility. He alleges that on or about December 15, 2017, he submitted a public-records request to Greene, the public-records custodian for the facility. Despite numerous follow-up communications, Martin asserts that he has never…