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Getting Public Records

29 Del. C. § 10003 — a response within 15 business days, the first 20 copies free, and 60 days to sue over a denial

Public records are open to inspection and copying during regular business hours, and reasonable access may not be denied to any citizen.

  • 29 Del. C. § 10003
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  • A public body responds as soon as possible, and within 15 business days, by giving access, denying it, or explaining why more time is needed.
  • The first 20 pages of standard black and white copies are free, and $0.10 a sheet after that.
  • Administrative fees apply only to requests needing more than 1 hour of staff time.
  • 29 Del. C. § 10003

After a denial. A citizen denied access may sue within 60 days of the denial, or petition the Attorney General to decide whether the law was violated.

The law lists categories that are not public records. A particular request is a question for a licensed Delaware attorney.

  • 29 Del. C. § 10003
Sources for this section (2)
  1. 29 Del. C. § 10003 — Examination and copying of public records
  2. 29 Del. C. § 10005 — Enforcement

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Delaware attorney.

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