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Bahia

Lei Estadual nº 12.618/2012 — Acesso à Informação na Bahia

Lei Estadual nº 12.618, de 28 de dezembro de 2012; regulamentada pelo Decreto 17.611/2017

Open Records Transparency: 27/100 (weak) Transparency Score: 27/100

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Response Timeline

Initial Response
20 days
Extension
10 days
Residency Required
No

20 calendar days from receipt, extendable by 10 calendar days (federal LAI Art. 11 floor). Lei 12.618/2012 is a standalone state law regulating access to administrative records in Bahia; a Comitê Gestor de Acesso à Informação (CGAI) was created by the law and regulated by Decreto 17.611/2017.

How to Submit a Request

Accepted Methods

  • Online form
  • In person
  • Email

Fees

Filing is free. Reproduction costs only at actual cost.

Exemptions

  • Informações classificadas
  • Dados pessoais

Appeal Process

1

Autoridade hierárquica superior

2

CGAI / CGE Bahia

3

Instância final estadual

Sources & References