Mass Public Records Law
A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law
the Massachusetts Public Records Law? The federal Freedom of Information Act is a statute that applies to federal records. The Massachusetts Public Records Law applies to records created by or in the custody of a state or local agency, board or other government entity. Who can help me with questions regarding the Public Records Law?
https://www.mass.gov/files/2017-06/Public%20Records%20Law.pdf
Massachusetts law about freedom of information and public ...
Law gives the timeline for keeping state, county, city and town records Massachusetts records retention schedules, Secretary of the Commonwealth. Searchable database of municipal and statewide records retention schedules, providing detailed guidance in the storage and disposal of records
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-freedom-of-information-and-public-records
950 CMR 32.00: Public records access | Mass.gov
950 cmr 32.00 describes the practices and procedures of the division of public records relative to the requirements of governmental entities or political subdivisions of the commonwealth with respect to disclosure of public records, reporting requirements for certain records access officers and ensuring that disputes regarding access to …
https://www.mass.gov/regulations/950-CMR-3200-public-records-access
GIS and the Public Records Law | Mass.gov
Learn about how the Massachusetts Public Records Law treats computer files (no matter what format and including GIS data files), just like any other public record. Overview Unless the files are subject to one of the public records law exemption, they must be provided to the person or organization making the request.
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/gis-and-the-public-records-law
Public Records Request | Mass.gov
Learn how to request public records from the DTC. On June 3, 2016, Governor Baker signed into law “An Act to Improve Public Records,” enhancing public access to information. The DTC encourages you to use the form below to make a public records request in order to ensure the most expeditious and accurate response to your request.
https://www.mass.gov/public-records-request
Access to Public Records in Massachusetts | Digital Media ...
See Chapter 66, section 10 (a) of the Massachusetts General Laws, ("Mass. Gen. Laws") which states that "anyone" can make a request for state public records in Massachusetts. You are not required to explain to a records custodian (the government officer who controls or has access to public records) why you are making a request. 950 CMR 32.05 (5) .
https://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/access-public-records-massachusetts
Chapter 66
Chapter 66: PUBLIC RECORDS Section 1 Supervision of public records; powers and duties; Section 1A Creation of educational materials; preparation of forms and reference materials; operation of website; development of best practices; Section 2 Repealed, 1977, 80, Sec. 1; Section 3 ''Record'' defined; quality of paper and film; microfilm records; Section 3A Recommendations for employment ...
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleX/Chapter66
General Law - Part I, Title X, Chapter 66, Section 10
(a) a records access officer appointed pursuant to section 6a, or a designee, shall at reasonable times and without unreasonable delay permit inspection or furnish a copy of any public record as defined in clause twenty-sixth of section 7 of chapter 4, or any segregable portion of a public record, not later than 10 business days following the …
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleX/Chapter66/Section10
Civil Procedure Rule 79: Books and records kept ... - mass.gov
Civil Procedure Rule 79: Books and records kept by the clerk and entries therein (a) Civil docket The clerk shall keep the civil docket and shall enter therein each civil action to which these rules are made applicable. Actions shall be assigned consecutive file numbers.
https://www.mass.gov/rules-of-civil-procedure/civil-procedure-rule-79-books-and-records-kept-by-the-clerk-and-entries-therein
Public records
Massachusetts Public Records Law allows us 10 business days to respond to records requests. For complex requests the initial response may only be an estimate of fees required to process that request. After payment is made it can take up to 10 more business days to provide the records for that request. Press Logs & Daily Police Logs:
http://www.greenfieldpd.org/public-records.html
The Massachusetts Public Records Law - Wild Apricot
The Massachusetts Public Records Law *These materials are meant for educational purposes only and reflect an interpretation of applicable laws at the time of distribution and/or date of the presentation. This should not be construed as legal advice. Do not rely on this
https://mmaaa.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Session%207%202018%20Public%20Records%20Law%20Presentation%20-%20municipalities%20-%20April%20....pdf
A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law
A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law y 3 a public record request when the cost of compliance is expected to exceed ten ($10.00) dollars. The estimate should contain a statement advising the requester that the actual cost of producing the record might vary once the custodian begins preparing the record.
https://www.brooklinema.gov/DocumentCenter/View/337/Town-Counsel-Public-Records-Guide-PDF