Idaho Bills

Amends existing law to provide for the filing of a complaint by a person aggrieved and to revise provisions regarding denial of a request for disclosure.

Relating to proceedings to enforce right to examine or to receive a copy of records, adding the option of a small-claims-type mandamus proceeding with a filing fee of $100. This legislation creates a mechanism whereby records request disputes can be resolved in a more timely and financially viable manner.

Amends existing law to provide for the filing of a complaint by a person aggrieved and to revise provisions regarding denial of a request for disclosure.

This legislation provides a remedy for public records disputes as an alternative to a lawsuit, allowing an aggrieved requestor to file a complaint in the magistrate court if they believe a record is denied, over-redacted, or over-charged. The complaint requires a $100 filing fee, to be distributed to the county district court fund. The complaint process does not require attorneys and does not allow for discovery. Agencies may respond, and a judge issues an order within 10 working days, after which either party may appeal.

Amends existing law to provide for the filing of a complaint by a person aggrieved and to revise provisions regarding denial of a request for disclosure.

This legislation provides a remedy for public records disputes as an alternative to a lawsuit, allowing an aggrieved requestor to file a complaint in the magistrate court if they believe a record is denied, over-redacted, or over-charged. The complaint requires a $100 filing fee, to be distributed to the county district court fund. The complaint process does not require attorneys and does not allow for discovery. Agencies may respond, and a judge issues an order within 10 working days, after which either party may appeal.