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Utah (UT)

Law: Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) (Utah Code §§ 63-2-101–63-2-1001)

Notes: Use the state’s online GRAMA portal. A response is due in 10 business days; fees can be waived for public interest.

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Jurisdiction Facts

Sourced from the jurisdiction registry. Not legal advice.

Best Practice

Use the state’s online GRAMA portal. A response is due in 10 business days; fees can be waived for public interest.

Statutory Response Deadline

10 business days under Utah Code § 63G-2-204(3)(b).

Observed Average Response

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

Fee Waivers / Intake

Fee waivers available for public interest requests.

Appeals

Appeal to the State Records Committee, which holds hearings and issues binding decisions.

Direct links to the governing statute, official requester guidance, and central portal for this jurisdiction.

Common Agencies

Salt Lake City Police Department

Portal: Submit online

Mail: Salt Lake City Police Department, 475 S 300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Fees & notes

SLCPD requires GRAMA requests to be submitted through its online portal; request forms are also available in the Public Safety Building lobby. The department has been part of the Police Data Initiative for transparency.

Source Reviewed 2026-04-27

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