Montana (MT)

DOJ requires all public records requests to be submitted exclusively through its online portal; requestors must create a Montana.gov user account. The portal is designed for efficient tracking and processing.

Requests must be submitted exclusively via DOJ Public Records Request Submissions application. Montana.gov user account required. Requests through email, phone, mail, or fax not accepted. Response within 5 business days. Estimate for actual cost provided.

Requests must be submitted using the office's Public Records Request form. Requests by phone, email, mail, fax, or in person not accepted. One request per form. Information on the form becomes a public record.

Montana requires all executive branch public records requests to be submitted through the centralized OPIR portal. Email requests are not accepted.

Any citizen from any state can request. Requests do not have to be in writing but agencies may require written form. 5 business day response after proper submission. Actual cost for processing may be charged.