Indiana Public Records Law

= Short Description =

Public Access Counselor's homepage

Public Access Handbook (pdf)

Who is covered?

 * Governor: covered
 * Legislature: covered
 * Courts: covered
 * Advisory Committees: covered

What is the process like?
Requests must reasonably identify the record being requestion. Public agencies are allowed, at their discretion, to mandate that requests be submitted in writing. If requests are made in person or via phone a response must be issued within 24 hours. If a request is emailed, faxed, or mailed thea gency must respond within 7 calendar days. A fee for inspection or searched may only be charged under certain circumstances authorized within the statute. Copies cannot exceed $.10 for Black and White or $.25 for color, judicial and legislative branches can set their own fees.

Most recent changes?
= Legislation =

The following are bills introduced in 2011:


 * HB 1304 - to allows a public agency to deny access to a public record in person, on paper or electronic media, and through mail or email if that record is available electronically through a website maintained or sponsored by the public agency.
 * SB 371 - Establishes an education fund to train officials and the public on rights and responsibilities under public access laws. Allows the PAC to assess civil penalties for violating the public records law, the proceeds to be deposited in the fund.

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