Georgia Public Records Law

= Short Description =

Citizen's Guide to Open Government (prepared by the Georgia AG in 2008)

Inspection of Public Records law (updated March 1, 2011)

Who is covered?

 * Governor: Covered.
 * Legislature: not covered
 * Courts: not covered
 * Advisory Committees: covered

What is the process like?
Public records must be available to "any citizen of the state" and also to non-residents. Requests must be responded to within three business days, although a "reasonable amount of time" is allowed to determine if records requested are subject to access. If records are not available within three business days, a description and timetable must be provided. Agencies are allowed to charge a fee for copying public documents, but that fee must not be more than $0.25 per page. Agencies may also charge for search, retrieval, and administrative costs.

Most recent changes?
= Legislation =

The following are bills introduced in 2011:


 * HB 397 - A bill to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A, so as to comprehensively revise the provisions of law regarding open meetings and open records.

= Articles, Blog Posts, etc =


 * GA. AG presses for stronger open records law - Chron.com, Aug. 30, 2011
 * GTLA lobbyist objects to provision in proposal for open records revision - ATLaw Blog, Aug. 30, 2011