Public Records Law Florida
Florida’s Public Records Law — Gulisano Law, PLLC
In Florida, access to public records created by the government is a right rooted in the State Constitution. See Fla. Const. art. I, § 24. That constitutional right was implemented by statute. See Fla. Stat. § 119.07. This article provides a general outline of Florida’s public records law, which protects the right to access public records.
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Chapter 119 Section 01 - 2020 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate
119.01 General state policy on public records.— (1) It is the policy of this state that all state, county, and municipal records are open for personal inspection and copying by any person. Providing access to public records is a duty of each agency. (2) (a) Automation of public records must not erode the right of access to those records.
https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2020/119.01
Florida: Public Records and Sunshine Laws - Freedom of Information and ...
The legislature shall enact laws governing the enforcement of this section, including the maintenance, control, destruction, disposal, and disposition of records made public by this section, except that each house of the legislature may adopt rules governing the enforcement of this section in relation to records of the legislative branch. Laws enacted pursuant to this subsection shall contain only exemptions from the requirements of subsections (a) or (b) and provisions governing the ...
https://guides.law.fsu.edu/FOIA/Florida
Florida Public Records | StateRecords.org
Are Florida Records Public? According to the Florida Sunshine Law, most records generated by government entities are considered public. The law states that all persons have the right to access municipal, county, and state records. Residents are also free to inspect these records or obtain copies as preferred.
https://florida.staterecords.org/publicrecords
The Florida Public Records Act in the Era of Modern Technology
It is well settled that “the general purpose of the Florida Public Records Act is to open public records so that Florida’s citizens can discover the actions of their government.” 19 The policy has been described as a “cornerstone of our political culture.” 20 It is liberally construed in favor of open access to public records. 21 “If there is any doubt as to whether a matter is a public record subject to disclosure, the doubt is to be resolved in favor of disclosure.” 22
https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-journal/the-florida-public-records-act-in-the-era-of-modern-technology/
State of Florida.com | State of Florida Public Records Guide
Public Records Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, commonly known as Florida's "Public Records Law," provides information on public records in Florida, including policies, definitions, exemptions, general information on records access, inspection, examination and duplication of records.
https://www.stateofflorida.com/public-records-check/Florida Sunshine and Public Record Laws - Florida Department of ...
These records are “public records,” but exempt or confidential from disclosure. Statutes have a number of General Exemptions and confidential provisions from inspection or copying of public records. • These appear in Chapter 119 and also other chapters within the statutes. • Can be program or division specific.
https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/FloridaSunshinePublicRecordsLaws.pdf
Public Records | Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records that are available to the public. Records and information may be readily available at no cost via one of DEP’s online resources. If you need our assistance with research there may be charges for staff time.
https://floridadep.gov/sec/sec/content/public-records
Florida's Public Records Law | Oakland FL
Florida's Public Records Law. The Town of Oakland permits the inspection and examination of public records during regular business hours, under the supervision of the custodian of the public record. Every effort will be made to retrieve records in a timely manner; however, there may be a delay if the request is extensive*.
https://www.oaklandfl.gov/152/Floridas-Public-Records-Law