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Alaska’s Public Records Act (A.S. § 40.25.110 et seq.) grants the public the right to inspect and obtain copies of records maintained by state and local agencies, unless exempt.
Anyone, including non-residents, may submit a request for public records.
Agencies must respond within 10 working days, with a possible 10-day extension for large requests.
Yes. Requests should be submitted in writing by mail, email, or fax to ensure accurate processing.
Yes. Agencies may charge for search, duplication, and production costs, although fees can be waived when release is in the public interest.
Typical records include police reports, contracts, budgets, environmental permits, and official emails.
Exemptions include personnel files, investigative records, trade secrets, and information whose disclosure would invade privacy or harm law enforcement.
You can appeal to the agency head or file a complaint in superior court. Agencies must cite the specific exemption relied upon.
FOIA covers federal agencies only; Alaska’s law covers state and local agencies and sets a 10-day response deadline.
No. Alaska opens its Public Records Act to any person, regardless of residency.




