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Arkansas Freedom of Information Act
Each State has their own version of the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act), which allows you to request public records from government agencies.
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Arkansas’s FOIA (Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 et seq.) gives the public the right to inspect and copy records held by state and local government agencies, unless an exemption applies.
Only citizens of Arkansas have the right to request records under this law.
Agencies must respond to a request within three business days, providing access or explaining any reason for delay.
Requests may be oral or written, but written requests are recommended to ensure clear documentation of what is being sought.
Yes. Agencies may charge the actual cost of reproducing records, including copy or media costs, but not for staff time unless extensive work is required.
Examples include police reports, contracts, budgets, inspection results, emails, environmental permits, and meeting minutes.
Exemptions include ongoing investigations, personnel files, trade secrets, medical information, and security-sensitive materials.
If denied, you can file a lawsuit in circuit court. Agencies must cite the legal reason for withholding any record.
FOIA applies to federal agencies, while Arkansas FOIA applies to state and local agencies and guarantees faster response times.
Yes. The Arkansas FOIA is limited to Arkansas citizens.

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