INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
14-2-1. Right to Inspect Public Records; Exceptions.
A. Every person has a right to inspect any public records of this state except:
(1) records pertaining to physical or mental examinations and medical treatment of persons confined to any institution;
(2) letters of reference concerning employment, licensing or permits;
(3) letters or memorandums which are matters of opinion in personnel files or
students' cumulative files;
(4) law enforcement records that reveal confidential sources, methods, information or individuals accused but not charged with a crime. Law enforcement records include evidence in any form received or compiled in
connection with any criminal investigation or prosecution by any law
enforcement or prosecuting agency, including inactive matters or closed
investigations to the extent that they contain the information listed above.
(5) as provided by the Confidential Materials Act;
(6) trade secrets, attorney-client privileged information and long-range or strategic
business plans of public hospitals discussed in a properly closed meeting;
(7) public records containing the identity of or identifying information relating to an applicant or nominee for the position of president of a public institution of
higher education;
(8) tactical response plans or procedures prepared for or by the state or a
political subdivision of the state, the publication of which could reveal specific vulnerabilities, risk assessments or tactical emergency security procedures that could be used to facilitate the planning or execution of a terrorist attack; and
(9) as otherwise provided by law.