The State Ex Rel. Martin v. Greene.

*482 {¶ 1} In this original action, relator, Andre Martin, seeks a writ of mandamus against respondent, Larry Greene, the administrative assistant for the warden of the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, to compel the production of public records. In addition, Martin seeks an award of statutory damages and court costs. Also pending is Martin's motion asking that this court accept the affidavit and exhibits attached to his complaint as substantive evidence.

{¶ 2} For the reasons set forth below, we deny the motion and the writ as moot. We also deny the request for damages and costs.

*483 Background

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