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Government Records Access and Management 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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Whether it’s for business, research, or personal purposes, being able to request government records is your right.
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The Government Records Access and Management Act (Utah Code § 63G-2) provides the public with the right to access government records, subject to certain restrictions.
Any person, regardless of residency, may request public records from Utah state or local agencies.
Agencies must respond within 10 business days, or within 5 business days if an expedited review is granted for public interest reasons.
Yes. GRAMA requires written requests so the agency can identify the records being sought and track response deadlines.
Agencies may charge for the actual cost of providing copies or for staff time spent processing extensive requests, though fee waivers can be granted for public benefit.
Examples include police and crash reports, environmental data, budgets, contracts, and official emails.
Yes. Exemptions include records classified as private, controlled, or protected—such as medical data, ongoing investigations, and trade secrets.
You can appeal to the agency’s chief administrative officer and then to the State Records Committee or district court if necessary.
FOIA applies to federal agencies, while GRAMA applies to Utah state and local agencies and includes a formal appeals process overseen by the State Records Committee.
No. GRAMA allows any person, regardless of residency, to make a request.




