Public Records Requests - Hamilton County, OH
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This webpage describes Hamilton County, Ohio's public records request process for departments under the Board of County Commissioners. It explains that Hamilton County complies with the Ohio Public Records Act and adopted Personnel Policy Manual Section 2.13 on September 27, 2007, establishing procedures for handling public records requests and retention. The page directs citizens to contact the Human Resources Department and provides links to request records from the Board of County Commissioners or other county elected offices that maintain separate records systems.
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Contact Us Human Resources Department 138 E. Court Street, Room 707 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Related Pages Agenda and Minutes Financial Transparency Grants and Assistance Programs Maps and GIS OpenCheckBook Organizational Chart Policy Agenda and Work Plan Projects Public Hearings Public Records Requests Resources Public Records Policy PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS HomeGovernmentTransparencyPublic Records Requests Requesting Public Records This page is for public records requests for departments that fall under the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners ONLY. View the Departments under the Board. Other elected offices and independent agencies maintain their own records and handle requests separately. As a public office of the State of Ohio, Hamilton County is subject to the Ohio Public Records Act (Ohio Revised Code 149.43), which ensures that existing public records are promptly available for inspection and copies are provided within a reasonable period of time. It is the policy of the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners to fully comply with both Ohio’s Open Records and Open Meetings Acts. Effective September 27, 2007, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Personnel Policy Manual Section 2.13 – Public Records Policy, which outlines the rules and procedures followed by departments under the Board’s authority regarding public records requests and records retention. If you need records from other Hamilton County elected offices, please visit their websites directly: Hamilton County Auditor Hamilton County Clerk of Courts Hamilton County Coroner Hamilton County Prosecutor Hamilton County Sheriff Hamilton County Recorder Hamilton County Treasurer City of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Police Frequently Asked Questions How do I request records from the Board of County Commissioners? How do I request records from Hamilton County Dispatch (911)?
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The City of Cincinnati's Law Department document outlines the Ohio Public Records Act, which grants citizens the right to request access to public records to enable government oversight in a functioning democracy. The City commits to adopting a public records policy, organizing records for public access, and maintaining a retention schedule. Requests should be submitted through GovQA, the City's centralized public records management system, with responses provided promptly within a reasonable timeframe determined by individual circumstances, with copying costs charged at actual rates and certain exemptions allowed for legal review.
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