South Dakota Public Records Law

= Short Description =

Who is covered?
Governor: Covered

Legislature: Covered

Courts: Covered

Advisory Committees: Covered, probably.

What is the process like?
Anyone can request records. There is no formal way to request records. Asking the keeper of the record is a good place to start. There is no formal time frame for a response. There are no specific fees imposed, but other statutes highlight certain fees. An attorney general opinion advises that only costs and expenses of copying public records, which "would include reasonable costs for labeor, materials, and supplies" may be recovered.

Most recent changes?
2009, to codify assumption that all government records are open unless specifically exempted. Unfortunately, "One provision says information will not be released on correspondence, calendars, appointment logs, working papers and records of telephone calls of public officials and government employees."

= Legislation =

The following are bills introduced in 2011:

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