Which Chapter of the Florida Statutes defines Public Records?

• A. Chapter 119
• B. Chapter 120
• C. Chapter 121
• D. Chapter 122

Answer: (A)

Public records are defined and access rights are set by the Public Records Law. This law states that records created or received by a public body in the course of official business are public records, available for inspection and copying unless specifically exempted by law. It also designates the records custodian and outlines how to request access, including timelines and potential exemptions or fees. The best answer points to this law because it directly defines what counts as a public record and governs public access.

In contrast, the other topics govern how agencies operate—such as rulemaking and adjudicatory procedures—rather than defining or granting access to public records.