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    The court will address all issues relating to the Public Records Act. See, e.g., Wyo. Stat. § 16-4-204 (1977, Rev. 1982).

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    The court will determine the matter de novo. The burden is on the public body to demonstrate the applicability of the exemption and, where applicable, the public interest in nondisclosure. The court is not only entitled to view the records in chambers, but indeed should make that examination. Kluge v. Oregon State Bar, 172 Or App 452, 19 P3d 938 (2000).