Massachusetts 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 records
Massachusetts "public records law does not abrogate judicial protective orders." Comm. v. Fujita, 470 Mass. 484 (2015) A list of jurors must be "retained in the court file of the case and be made available to the public in the same manner as other court records. This court also concluded that only on a judicial finding of good cause, which may include a risk of harm to the jurors or to the integrity of their service, may such a list be withheld.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-freedom-of-information-and-public-records
950 CMR 32.00: Public records access | Mass.gov
M.G.L. c. 66, § 1. Official Version: Purchase the official version. 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 particular records are resolved expeditiously and fairly.
https://www.mass.gov/regulations/950-CMR-3200-public-records-access
Public Records Request | Mass.gov
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. Otherwise, written requests may be delivered to the DTC by hand, mail, email, or fax.
https://www.mass.gov/public-records-request
Access to Public Records in Massachusetts | Digital Media Law Project
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). However, if you request records involving building and infrastructure plans, vulnerability assessments, security measures, or other such requests ...
https://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/access-public-records-massachusetts
Guidance for making a public records request | Mass.gov
Helpful statutes: The Massachusetts Public Records Law, G.L. c. 66, § 10, describes the process for submitting and responding to public records requests. G.L. c. 4, § 7, cl. 26 defines “public records” and outlines exemptions that may apply to requested records. Please note that there are other statutes which also address public records.
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/guidance-for-making-a-public-records-request
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
(vi) identify a reasonable timeframe in which the agency or municipality shall produce the public records sought; provided, that for an agency, the timeframe shall not exceed 15 business days following the initial receipt of the request for public records and for a municipality the timeframe shall not exceed 25 business days following the initial receipt of the request for public records; and provided further, that the requestor may voluntarily agree to a response date beyond the timeframes ...
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleX/Chapter66/Section10
A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law - Brookline, MA
The Massachusetts Public Records Law (Public Records Law) and its Regulations provide that each person has a right of access to public information. 1 This right of access includes the right to inspect, copy or have a copy of records provided upon the payment of a reasonable fee, if any. 2
https://www.brooklinema.gov/DocumentCenter/View/337/MA-Public-Records-Guide-PDF?bidId=
Guide for Members of Public Boards and Commissions: Chapter 9
The public records law requires that you retain certain records for a period of time, and that you turn over certain records if a member of the public requests them – when they contain content related to your official capacity. This is true even if the records are on your personal computer, personal cell phone or personal email account.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/guide-for-members-of-public-boards-and-commissions-chapter-9
Using the Massachusetts Public Records Law
Online 4:30–6pm, Thursday, February 25, 2021Public records are everywhere! Documents, records, correspondence, data and more, kept by any government agency may be considered a record that the public is entitled to see. Public records can be valuable tools for organizing and government accountability.Please join the Community Engagement Racial Justice Committee of MACDL for
https://macdl.com/public-records-law/
Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth
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https://www.sec.state.ma.us/pre/prepdf/guide.pdf