Missouri Public Records Law

= Short Description =

Who is covered?
Governor: Covered

Legislature: Covered

Courts: Not covered, although mentioned in the MO Constitution

Advisory Committees: Covered

What is the process like?
Any citizen can request access under the Sunshine Law which governs access to information about meetings, records, votes, actions and deliberations. Any citizen of Missouri can request access under the Public Records Law. Requests may be made orally or in writing, but more complex requests are preferred in writing to the appropriate governmental body. Responses must be issued within three business days of reciept of the request. Fees for copying should not exceed 10 cents per page and the hourly rate should not exceed the average rate of pay for clerical staff. Search fees may be charged for the actual cost of research time. Material fees may be charged. If programming is necessary while accessing electronic records, a fee may be charged.

Most recent changes?
2004, new fee provisions were passed.

= Legislation =

The following are bills introduced in 2011:

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