Public Records Request - County of Fresno
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The document outlines the County of Fresno's public records request process and legal framework. It explains that California law grants public access to government records under the California Public Records Act, defining public records broadly to include various written and recorded materials unless specifically exempted. The County directs residents to submit public records requests through FresnoCountyCA.NextRequest.com for general county records or FresnoSheriff.NextRequest.com for Sheriff's Office records.
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Skip to main content Quick Links: Employee ServicesNewsroomEmploymentFeedback English is your current preferred language. County of Fresno - Home - Logo Services Sub-menu Resources Sub-menu Departments Sub-menu I Want To... Sub-menu Select the Escape key to close the menu. Focus will then be set to the first menu item. Search You Are Here : Home / Departments/ County Administrative Office / Public Records Request PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST The California Legislature has declared that access to information concerning the conduct of the people’s business is a fundamental and necessary right of every person in California, as set forth in Article 1, Section 3 of the California Constitution and the California Public Records Act (Gov’t. Code § 6250 et seq.). The Public Records Act The Public Records Act broadly defines ’public records’ to include written and recorded records, unless the Public Records Act or other law exempts the records from disclosure. Pursuant to Government Code section 6252(e), public records “includes any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public’s business prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form of characteristics.” Printed and photocopied documents, internal and external correspondence, handwritten notes, computer data, electronic files, and audio and video recordings are all public records subject to disclosure unless they fall within an exemption. The Public Records Act provides for public access to records the County of Fresno generates, as well as records created by others that the County of Fresno has in its possession. The Public Records Act provides disclosure of existing identifiable records. The County of Fresno is not required to prepare new records in response to a request, or to compile, synthesize, summarize, or index information or records in a form that does not exist at the time of the request. How To Make a Public Records Request For County public records requests, please visit FresnoCountyCA.NextRequest.com. For Sheriff's Office public records requests, please visit: FresnoSheriff.NextRequest.com. Back to top Contact Us County of Fresno 559-600-5956 800-742-1011 Department Contact Info ADA Information Share & Connect Like us on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn NextDoor Follow us on X County YouTube Quick Links County Resource List Employee Services FCERA Newsroom / Media Disclaimer Privacy and Security Policy Sitemap © 2026 County of Fresno | Powered by Granicus Ready
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This webpage from the Fresno County Clerk of the Board describes the county's boards, commissions, and committees system, which includes appointed citizen bodies that advise the Board of Supervisors on policy and community issues. The page provides information for residents interested in applying for positions, including instructions for submitting electronic applications through the Clerk's office and contact information at (559) 600-3529. Applicants can view available vacancies, access application forms, review conflict of interest codes, and obtain economic interest statements required for service.
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