Laws on Arizona Public Records
Arizona State University depicts Arizona public records law as a collection of statutes that describe public access to government information by making its agencies accountable to the public through a right of access to records.
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Record Keeping
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Arizona Statute 39-121.01 states that "all officers and public bodies shall maintain all records...reasonably necessary or appropriate to maintain an accurate knowledge of their official activities..." Every officer or public body is responsible for the care and preservation of public information.
Identification
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According to the Arizona Ombudsman's Office, books, maps, papers, photographs or other documentary materials created or received by a governmental agency in connection with the transaction of public business or pursuance of law qualify as public records.
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Access
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State law requires that all records and other matters in the custody of any government officer remain open to inspection by any member of the public during office hours.
Exceptions
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Various statutes protect the confidentiality of some information, such as student and personnel files, intellectual property and research records. When the release of certain information constitutes an invasion of privacy or its disclosure is not in the best interests of the state, that record may be withheld from public scrutiny.
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