Utah Code § 57-21 § 57-21-13
Disclosure of information.
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Disclosure of information. (1) Conciliation agreements and the director's determination and order are public records. (2) Subject to Subsection (3), neither the commission nor its staff may divulge or make public information gained from any investigation, settlement negotiation, conciliation, hearing, or administrative proceeding before the commission, except as follows: (a) Information used by the director in making any determination may be provided to all interested parties for the purpose of preparation for and participation in the investigation and any proceedings before the commission or court. (b) General statistical information may be disclosed provided identities of individuals or parties are not disclosed. (c) Information may be disclosed for inspection upon proper request by the attorney general or other legal representatives of the state or commission. (d) Information may be disclosed for information and reporting requirements of the federal government. (3) The commission or its staff may not divulge or make public any information gained from any investigation, settlement negotiation, conciliation, hearing, or administrative proceeding before the commission if a privacy interest entitled to protection by law exists or the commission determines that disclosure will not further the purposes of this chapter.
Utah Code Ann. § 57-21-13 establishes rules about what information the Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (the commission) may and may not share with the public. Conciliation agreements and the director's formal determinations and orders are public records, but most other information gathered during investigations, negotiations, hearings, or administrative proceedings is kept confidential. Limited exceptions allow disclosure to parties preparing for proceedings, for general statistical reporting (without identifying individuals), to the attorney general or state legal representatives, and to meet federal reporting requirements. Even permitted disclosures are blocked if a legally protected privacy interest exists or if disclosure would not advance the chapter's purposes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers involved in a fair housing complaint before the commission under Utah Code Ann. § 57-21-13 can generally expect that investigative details, settlement negotiations, and conciliation discussions will remain confidential. However, a final conciliation agreement or the director's determination and order can become part of the public record, so operators should be aware that the outcome of a proceeding may be publicly accessible. Compliant operators typically cooperate with information requests directed to all parties for hearing preparation, understanding that such sharing is expressly permitted under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Utah Code Ann. § 57-21-13, tenants who file a fair housing complaint with the commission have a general assurance that sensitive information gathered during the investigation or conciliation process will not be made public. Information relevant to preparing for hearings or proceedings may be shared with all interested parties, which can include the tenant as a party to the matter. Tenants who have concerns about how their information is being handled may consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the commission directly to understand what disclosures are permitted and what privacy protections apply to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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