Utah Public Records Law

= Short Description =

Who is covered?
Governor: Covered

Legislature: Covered

Courts: Covered

Advisory Committees: Covered

What is the process like?
Any person many request records. Each govenmental entity can make its own rules as to where requests should be directed. Requests must be made in writing. Requests must include name, address, daytime phone number, and a reasonable description of the records. Responses must be issued within 10 business days of receipt. Fees may be charged at a reasonable level to cover the actual costs associated with duplication. Search fees can only be charged if the request is for records complied in a form other than that normally maintained by the entity.

Most recent changes?
= Legislation =

The following are bills introduced in 2011:

= Articles, Blog Posts, etc =
 * Utah Legislators’ Secrecy Grab: Transparency - Sunlight Foundation (Jason Williams) Mar. 10, 2011