Rhode Island General Laws
Title 38 - Public Records
Chapter 38-2 - Access to Public Records

Section 38-2-1. - Purpose. - § 38-2-1. Purpose. The public’s right to access to public...

Section 38-2-2. - Definitions. - § 38-2-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Agency”...

Section 38-2-3. - Right to inspect and copy records — Duty to maintain minutes of meetings — Procedures for access. - § 38-2-3. Right to inspect and copy records — Duty...

Section 38-2-3.1. - Records required. - § 38-2-3.1. Records required. All records required to be maintained...

Section 38-2-3.2. - Arrest logs. - § 38-2-3.2. Arrest logs. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of §...

Section 38-2-3.16. - Compliance by agencies and public bodies. - § 38-2-3.16. Compliance by agencies and public bodies. Not later...

Section 38-2-4. - Cost. - § 38-2-4. Cost. (a) Subject to the provisions of §...

Section 38-2-5. - Effect of chapter on broader agency publication — Existing rights — Judicial records and proceedings. - § 38-2-5. Effect of chapter on broader agency publication —...

Section 38-2-6. - Repealed. - § 38-2-6. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 202, §...

Section 38-2-7. - Denial of access. - § 38-2-7. Denial of access. (a) Any denial of the...

Section 38-2-8. - Administrative appeals. - § 38-2-8. Administrative appeals. (a) Any person or entity denied...

Section 38-2-9. - Jurisdiction of superior court. - § 38-2-9. Jurisdiction of superior court. (a) Jurisdiction to hear...

Section 38-2-10. - Burden of proof. - § 38-2-10. Burden of proof. In all actions brought under...

Section 38-2-11. - Right supplemental. - § 38-2-11. Right supplemental. The right of the public to...

Section 38-2-12. - Severability. - § 38-2-12. Severability. If any provision of this chapter is...

Section 38-2-13. - Records access continuing. - § 38-2-13. Records access continuing. All records initially deemed to...

Section 38-2-14. - Information relating to settlement of legal claims. - § 38-2-14. Information relating to settlement of legal claims. Settlement...

Section 38-2-15. - Reported violations. - § 38-2-15. Reported violations. Every year the attorney general shall...

Section 38-2-16. - 38 Studios, LLC investigation. - § 38-2-16. 38 Studios, LLC investigation. Notwithstanding any other provision...