New Hampshire Public Records Law

= Short Description =

Explanation of 2008/2009 amendments

Who is covered?
Governor: Only when meeting with the Governors Council, although the Constitution and caselaw allows certain records to be sought.

Legislature: Covered

Courts: Not covered

Advisory Committees: Covered

What is the process like?
Anyone may request records. Requests should be in writing and directed to an official of the body from which records are being sought. Oral requests are allowed but not preferred. Requests must "reasonably describe" the records. Responses must be issued within 5 days. Fees may be charged, but may not exceed actual costs for copies. The legislature is allowed to set maximum fees.

Most recent changes?
In 2008 and 2009 the law was amended to explicitly address electronic records

= Legislation =

The following are bills introduced in 2011:

= Articles, Blog Posts, etc =