What action can a person who is denied access to a government record take?

When a person is denied access to a government record in New Jersey, they can file a complaint with the Government Records Council (GRC). The GRC is responsible for overseeing the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and ensuring that citizens can exercise their right to access government records. By filing a complaint with the GRC, an individual can seek a resolution regarding the denial, as the GRC has the authority to investigate complaints and can provide guidance or mediation to help ensure compliance with OPRA.

This course of action is significant because it instigates an official review of the denial and helps uphold transparency in government practices. The other options, such as withdrawing the request, contacting a local representative, or waiting for a decision from the custodian, do not directly address the issue of access denial under the legal framework established for public records and may not provide a timely or effective resolution to the problem of denied access to information that the public has a right to see.