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Public records law in Arkansas

Law
Arkansas Freedom of Information Act
Citation
Ark. Code Ann. 25-19-101 and following
Response deadline
Records must be open for inspection during regular business hours. If they are in active use or storage, the custodian must certify that in writing and set a date and time within 3 working days when they will be available (Ark. Code Ann. 25-19-105(e)). IMPORTANT: the Act grants rights to citizens of Arkansas (Ark. Code Ann. 25-19-105(a)).

Last reviewed October 7, 2026. Statute: Ark. Code Ann. 25-19-101 and following.

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