Government & Rights
Your rights with Utah government — public records requests, appeals, complaints about police, and disability accommodations.
Utah Open Meetings Act: Your Right to Attend and What to Do If a Meeting Is Closed
Utah public bodies must give at least 24 hours' notice with an agenda, may close meetings only for listed reasons, and a final action taken in violation of the notice or openness rules can be voided if you sue within 90 days.
Utah GRAMA Request Denied? How to Appeal to the Agency Head and the Government Records Office
If a Utah agency denies or ignores your GRAMA request, you have 30 days to appeal to its chief administrative officer, then 30 days to appeal that decision to the Government Records Office director or district court.
How to Make a GRAMA Public Records Request in Utah: What to Include, Deadlines, and Fees
To get Utah government records, send a written GRAMA request with your contact information and a specific description; the agency must respond within 10 business days (5 if you show an expedited response benefits the public).