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Kentucky (KY)

Law: Kentucky Open Records Act (Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 61.870–61.884)

Notes: Requests must be in writing. Inspection is free; copies cost 10 cents a page. A response is due in 5 business days.

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Jurisdiction Facts

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Best Practice

Requests must be in writing. Inspection is free; copies cost 10 cents a page. A response is due in 5 business days.

Statutory Response Deadline

5 business days under KRS 61.880.

Observed Average Response

98 days (MuckRock observed average, not a statutory deadline).

Fee Waivers / Intake

No statutory fee waiver.

Appeals

Appeal to the Attorney General, who issues binding opinions.

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