Nebraska Public Records Law

= Short Description =

Who is covered?
Governor: Covered, assuming records are not private property of Governor, but rather belonging to the state/executive branch.

Legislature: Covered, with some exceptions

Courts: Covered

Advisory Committees: Covered

What is the process like?
Anyone can request records. Oral requests are not prohibited, but written requests are preffered. Requests should be made to the custiodian of the record, or the head of the specific agency. There are no formal requirements for a written request. Responses to a written request must be issued within 4 days of reciept. Requesters are allowed to make their own copies (photos, written, etc.) as long as they are made on the premises of the agency during normal business hours. Records custiodians can charge for copying and time up to the "actual cost". There are no specific fee schedules.

Most recent changes?
Amended in 2000 to address fee and copying issues.

= Legislation =

The following are bills introduced in 2011:

= Articles, Blog Posts, etc =