Arkansas Code Title 25, Chapter 19 - Freedom of Information Act of 1967

• § 25-19-101 - Title.
  This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Freedom of Information Act of 1967".
• § 25-19-102 - Legislative Intent.
  It is vital in a democratic society that public business be performed in an open and public manner so that the electors shall be...
• § 25-19-103 - Definitions.
  As used in this chapter: (1) (A) "Custodian", except as otherwise provided by law and with respect to any public record, means the person...
• § 25-19-104 - Penalty.
  Any person who negligently violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
• § 25-19-105 - Examination and Copying of Public Records.
  (a) (1) (A) Except as otherwise specifically provided by this section or by laws specifically enacted to provide otherwise, all public records shall be...
• § 25-19-106 - Open Public Meetings.
  (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, all meetings, formal or informal, special or regular, of the governing bodies of all municipalities, counties,...
• § 25-19-107 - Appeal From Denial of Rights -- Attorney's Fees.
  (a) Any citizen denied the rights granted to him or her by this chapter may appeal immediately from the denial to the Pulaski County...
• § 25-19-108 - Information for Public Guidance.
  (a) Each state agency, board, and commission shall prepare and make available: (1) A description of its organization, including central and field offices, the...
• § 25-19-109 - Special Requests for Electronic Information.
  (a) (1) At his or her discretion, a custodian may agree to summarize, compile, or tailor electronic data in a particular manner or medium...
• § 25-19-110 - Exemptions.
  (a) Beginning July 1, 2009, in order to be effective, a law that enacts a new exemption to the requirements of this chapter or...

Last modified: November 15, 2016