Alabama § 45-51A-33.244 - Publicity of Records.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 45-51A-33.244 — Publicity of Records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-51A-33.244. Publicity of Records.
All records and accounts of every office, department, or agency of the city shall be open to inspection by any citizen, any representative of a citizens’ organization, or any representative of the press at all reasonable times and under reasonable regulations established by the mayor, except records and documents the disclosure of which would tend to defeat the lawful purpose which they are intended to accomplish.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 45-51A-33.244
What does Code of Alabama § 45-51A-33.244 cover?
Section 45-51A-33.244 ("Publicity of Records.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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