GRAMA - The Records Law
The Utah Government Records Access Management Act (GRAMA), Title 63G Chapter 2 of the Utah Code, is the records law for the State of Utah. GRAMA defines what a record is and establishes the criteria for accessing government records. West Bountiful City complies with GRAMA under West Bountiful Municipal Code, Section 2.56
Submitting a GRAMA Request for Public Records
To request public records for West Bountiful City, submit a completed GRAMA Request Form via email to [email protected], submit electronically through the State Open Records Portal , or by mail / in person at:
City Recorder's Office
550 N 800 West,
West Bountiful, UT 84087
GRAMA Guidelines
Definition of a Public Record
As defined in Utah Code Ann. § 63G-2-103, public record means a record that is not private, controlled, or protected and is prepared, owned, received or retained by the governmental entity. Records requested must be able to be reproduced from the original record.
Private, Controlled & Protected Records
A private record generally relates to an individual’s private interests and disclosure of such to the public would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy. A record is considered controlled if it contains medical, psychiatric, or psychological data about an individual. A protected record covers a variety of records some of which are trade secrets and information that would impair governmental procurement proceedings. For a detailed list, see Utah Code Ann. § 63G-2, Part 3.
Initiating a GRAMA Request
Any person can make a public records request. However, public disclosure is regulated by several different statutes dependent upon the record. If you are the subject of the record, you may be entitled to information not available to the general public.
Time Limit for a Response to a GRAMA Request
A governmental entity has 10 business days after receiving a written request to provide the record, deny the request, or notify the requester that it cannot immediately provide a response due to extraordinary circumstances. Extraordinary circumstances may require more processing time.
Media Requests
The media is entitled to any record that is deemed to be a public record pursuant to Utah Code Ann. § 63G-2-301. A governmental entity has five business days after receiving a written request to provide the record, deny the request, or notify the requester that it cannot immediately provide a response due to extraordinary circumstances.
For More Information
If you have any questions about submitting a GRAMA request, please contact Remington Whiting at 801-292-4486.
Items to Note
Items to keep in mind include:
- Be specific in describing the record - list dates, addresses, and (if applicable) property address, permit number, and parcel number
- Be sure to fill out the GRAMA request form completely - include your name, address, telephone number, and email address
- For records that are private, protected, or controlled (and if you are not the subject of the record), submit a notarized release from the subject of the record or his/her legal representative.