Title 25 — State Government
46 chapters · 807 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 Title
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This chapter shall be known and cited as the “Freedom of Information Act of 1967”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-102 Legislative intent
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It is vital in a democratic society that public business be performed in an open and public manner so that the electors shall be advised of the performance of public officials and of the decisions that are reached in public activity and in making public policy. Toward this end, t…
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-103 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Background and nondecisional information” means information that is not deliberation;(2) (A) “Custodian”, except as otherwise provided by law and with respect to any public record, means the person having administrative control of that record.(B) …
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-104 Penalty
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Any person who negligently violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105 Examination and copying of public records — Definition
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(a) (1) (A) Except as otherwise specifically provided by this section or by laws specifically enacted to provide otherwise, all public records shall be open to inspection and copying, including without limitation copying through image capture, including still and moving photograp…
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-106 Public meetings — Requirements, exceptions, and penalties — Definition
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(a) To lawfully hold a public meeting, a governing body shall ensure that:(1) Prior notice of the public meeting has been provided as required under subsection (b) of this section;(2) Any executive session held within a public meeting is conducted as required under subsection (c)…
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-107 Appeal from denial of rights — Attorney's fees
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(a) Any citizen denied the rights granted to him or her by this chapter may appeal immediately from the denial to the Pulaski County Circuit Court or to the circuit court of the residence of the aggrieved party, if the State of Arkansas or a department, agency, or institution of …
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-108 Information for public guidance
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(a) Each state agency, board, and commission shall prepare and make available:(1) A description of its organization, including central and field offices, the general course and method of its operations, and the established locations, including, but not limited to, telephone numbe…
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-109 Special requests for electronic information
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(a) (1) At his or her discretion, a custodian may agree to summarize, compile, or tailor electronic data in a particular manner or medium and may agree to provide the data in an electronic format to which it is not readily convertible.(2) When the cost and time involved in comply…
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-110 Exemptions
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(a) In order to be effective, a law that enacts a new exemption to the requirements of this chapter or that substantially amends an existing exemption to the requirements of this chapter shall state that the record or meeting is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967,…
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-111 Arkansas Freedom of Information Task Force
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(a) (1) There is created the Arkansas Freedom of Information Task Force for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating, and approving proposed amendments to this chapter.(2) No later than the first day of November in each even-numbered year preceding a regular legislative session, the …
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-112 Audio media, visual media, and audiovisual media — Findings — Intent — Law enforcement
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(a) The General Assembly finds that:(1) The allocation of time of trained law enforcement personnel, dispatchers, and detention personnel toward fulfilling requests for copies of audio media, visual media, and audiovisual media is substantial; and(2) The uniform assessment of cos…