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Pernambuco

Lei Estadual nº 14.804/2012 — Acesso à Informação em Pernambuco

Lei Estadual nº 14.804, de 29 de outubro de 2012; regulamentada pelo Decreto 38.787/2012

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 14.804/2012 is a standalone state law governing access to public information held by Pernambuco Executive Power agencies. Decreto 38.787/2012 (30/10/2012) provides the implementing regulation. The SCGE (Secretaria da Casa Geral do Estado) oversees implementation.

How to Submit a Request

Accepted Methods

  • Online form
  • In person
  • Email

Fees

Filing is free. Information search/retrieval is free. Document reproduction at cost.

Exemptions

  • Informações ultrassecretas/secretas/reservadas
  • Dados pessoais

Appeal Process

1

Autoridade hierárquica superior

2

SCGE/PE (Secretaria da Casa Geral do Estado)

3

Instância final estadual

Sources & References