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Public records in Idaho

Last reviewed October 7, 2026. Statute: Idaho Code 74-101 and following (opens in a new tab).

Public records law in Idaho

Law
Idaho Public Records Act
Citation
Idaho Code 74-101 and following
Response deadline
For Idaho residents, the agency must grant or deny within 3 working days, and if it needs more time, provide the records within 10 working days (Idaho Code 74-103(2)). Non-residents get longer deadlines and may pay different fees. The request must clearly say it is a public records request. No response in time counts as a denial.

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