Any person who is denied access to inspect, examine or copy public records may bring a civil action in court against the government agency or official who denies access or copies.
Courts are required to set immediate hearings for public records suits and to give hearings of these cases priority over other cases. The court may order the agency to permit inspection or provide copies if the court determines that the person seeking the records is entitled to them. N.C.G.S. § 132-9