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San Marino

Law No. 160 of 5 October 2011 on Administrative Procedures and Access to Administrative Documents

Law No. 160 of 5 October 2011 on Administrative Procedures and Access to Administrative Documents, as amended by Decree-Law No. 89, 25 July 2016

RTI Rating: 59 (source)

Response Timeline

Initial Response
30 days
Residency Required
Resident

30 calendar days from request receipt or expiration of third-party objection period (approximately 20 working days). Extension provisions not clearly defined in legislation.

How to Submit a Request

Accepted Methods

  • {'notes': 'Registered letter with advice of receipt', 'method': 'mail'}
  • {'notes': 'Written form', 'method': 'fax'}
  • {'notes': 'Telematic means', 'method': 'email'}
  • {'notes': 'Written form unless special provisions specify otherwise', 'method': 'in_person'}

Requests may be submitted through multiple written channels. No requirement to use official forms or state reasons for the request.

Required Elements

  • Sufficient information to identify the documents sought
  • Requester identity (for residents/those staying in San Marino)

Fees

A special regulation establishes fees for reproduction and copying of documents as well as for any authentication. Specific amounts not publicly documented.

Fee Waivers

  • Fee waivers available for requesters who cannot afford to pay, per RTI Rating assessment

Exemptions

  • Title IV Exemptions
    Law 160/2011 contains exemptions under Title IV, but specific categories not documented in accessible English sources

Law no. 160 of 5 October 2011 provides general right of access to administrative documents, 'except as provided under Title IV.' Specific exemption categories, harm tests, and public interest override provisions not documented in accessible English translations. San Marino scored 59/150 points on the RTI Rating (2011).

Appeal Process

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San Marino scored 8/20 on Appeals in the RTI Rating (rank 123/150 globally with 59 total points). The system provides a two-tier process: optional internal administrative review by DGFP, followed by judicial appeal to the Administrative Judge. Response deadline is 30 days for initial requests. The law references Law 68/1989 for judicial procedures, but specific timelines for judicial appeals are not clearly published in accessible English sources. Weakness: limited transparency about judicial appeal deadlines and outcomes.

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