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  • York County Arrest, Court, and Public Records | StateRecords.org

    York, PA
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    This document provides information about crime statistics and public records access for York County, Pennsylvania. According to 2017 Pennsylvania State Police data, York County recorded 1,094 violent crimes and 6,459 property crimes, with violent crime increasing 12.6% from 2013 while property crime decreased 17.6% over the same period. The document outlines procedures for obtaining criminal history records through the Pennsylvania State Police (online or by mail for $20-$22), the York County Clerk of Courts ($10 total), and accessing local police reports and sex offender registry information.

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Agenda & Minutes Center • Butler County, PA • CivicEngage

Coatesville, PA
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This page is the Agenda & Minutes Center for Butler County, PA, providing access to archived and current agendas and minutes for county boards and commissions. The page offers a searchable database with customizable date ranges and category filters to locate meeting documents. Specific boards listed include the Board of Commissioners (with public meetings documented from January through April 2026), the Butler County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board (meetings scheduled at locations including the Butler County Aging Resource Center at 215 N. Duffy Road and Butler Senior Center at 468 S. Duffy Road, with several meetings cancelled in early 2026), and the Butler County Children & Youth Advisory Board (with archived records from 2021–2023). Current agendas, minutes, and packets are managed through CivicClerk, with downloadable documents available for individual meetings.

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  • Spokane County Auditor's Public Record Index Website

    Spokane, WA
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    The Spokane County Auditor's office operates an online Recorded Document Search portal providing public access to recorded documents in Spokane County, Washington. The recording office is located at 1116 W Broadway Ave, Spokane WA 99260, operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (except holidays), and can be reached at (509) 477-2270. The office publishes online images limited to Plat Maps, Binding Site Plans, Condominiums, Land Corner Records, Short Plats, and Surveys due to privacy concerns, though indexing information is available for all documents. Physical document copies may be obtained in person at the office's first-floor Recording Division, by mail, or by phone; copies cost $1.00 per page, with certified copies adding $2.00 per document and map copies priced at $5.00 for the first page and $3.00 for additional pages.

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  • Yellowstone County, Montana - Clerk & Recorder

    Billings, MT
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    Yellowstone County, Montana's Clerk & Recorder office transitioned from a state-administered document search service to an independently operated public document search and subscription platform after 7 years. The new service offers two purchasing options: an annual unlimited subscription for $100 per year, or individual document purchases at $2.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page. Existing subscribers retain their credentials and expiration dates at no additional cost, with both systems running concurrently through December 31, 2013. The digitized archive provides access to documents dated back to June 2, 1997, with plans to expand the database further.

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  • Departments and Officials of Des Moines County, Iowa

    Des Moines, IA
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    This document is a directory listing the departments and officials of Des Moines County, Iowa, with their contact information and service offerings. The county operates 15 major departments including the Assessor, Attorney, Auditor, Board of Supervisors, and Conservation, located primarily at the Courthouse (513 N. Main St., Burlington, IA 52601) and other specified addresses. Key departments include DESCOM (emergency communications at 319-671-7001), Conservation (11627 Starr's Cave Rd. at 319-753-8260), and Emergency Management Agency (13700 Washington Rd. at 319-208-5660). Each department provides specific services ranging from licensing and permitting to environmental education, emergency management, and vital records, with phone numbers and website resources listed for public access.

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  • Request & Report | Chattanooga.gov

    Chattanooga, TN
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    This page from Chattanooga.gov provides an overview of municipal record request and reporting services available to the public. It lists options for accessing city documents, open records, and citations; requesting reports from fire, police, and other departments; and reporting non-emergency issues such as code violations, damaged infrastructure, and traffic incidents. The platform consolidates various request and reporting functions into one transparent, centralized hub for resident interaction with city government.

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  • Welcome to the Office of Open Records

    Stroudsburg, PA
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    Monroe County, Pennsylvania established an Office of Open Records to enforce the Right-to-Know Law (Senate Bill 1, Act 3 of 2008), which provides public access to county records and establishes appeal procedures for denied requests. The office, headed by Open Records Officer Greg Christine, operates from Room 206 of the Monroe County Administrative Building at One Quaker Plaza in Stroudsburg, with hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, closed on major holidays. Citizens may submit records requests in person (Room 201, Monday–Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm), by mail, email, or fax at (570) 517-3851, and the office provides a Citizens Guide and cost information for records requests.

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  • Public Records Request | Springfield Township, OH - Official Website

    Springfield, IL
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    Springfield Township's public records policy establishes procedures for residents to request government documents, including zoning, fire, police, and other departmental records through online forms or direct submission to the Township Administrator. The Township commits to providing public records within a reasonable timeframe during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday) at its administrative offices located at 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, with copies provided at cost. The policy excludes incarcerated individuals from accessing records related to criminal investigations, maintains organized records with a publicly available retention schedule, and requests (but does not require) completion of a Public Records Request form to facilitate document identification and delivery.

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  • OOR - Request OOR Records

    Palmerton, PA
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    The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records provides guidance on requesting records from the OOR itself, which maintains only records related to its own operations including open records appeal files. The OOR's Open Records Officer is Janelle Sostar, reachable at RTK-OOR@pa.gov, 717-346-9903, or by mail at 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101. The OOR generally issues responses to record requests within five business days of receipt, though a thirty calendar day extension may be invoked under the Right-to-Know Law if additional time is needed. The OOR will not process appeals or respond to requests where the requester's identity is anonymous or misrepresented. The document directs users to agency databases and resource charts for records requests to other government entities and commonly requested record types such as vital records and police reports.

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  • City Clerk FAQ | City of Tampa

    Tampa, FL
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    The City of Tampa's Office of the City Clerk provides public access to official city documents and directs inquiries to appropriate agencies. City Council agendas, resolutions, and ordinances are available at the City Clerk's office located at 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33602 (phone: 813-274-8397), or online through the Agenda Documents Repository as of May 1, 2005. The City Clerk maintains public records with limited exemptions under Florida Statute 119, excluding home addresses and phone numbers of police, fire, and code enforcement officers; attorney-client transcripts; and certain election complaints. The office directs citizens to separate county and state agencies for marriage licenses, court records, property information, vital certificates, and other non-municipal matters, and handles code enforcement complaints via phone (813-274-5545) or the 24-hour Customer Service Center.

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  • Anchorage Municipality Borough Arrest, Court, and Public Records | StateRecords.org

    Anchorage, AK
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    This document outlines the legal framework governing public records access in Anchorage Municipality under the Alaska Open Records Act. It defines public records broadly as any documents received or developed by public agencies in connection with official business, which are generally open to public inspection unless specifically exempt. The document lists extensive exemptions from disclosure, including adoption and juvenile records, law enforcement investigative materials, health records, trade secrets, ongoing litigation details, and various security-related information, establishing the boundaries of public transparency in the municipality.

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  • Request a Public Record - City of Orlando

    Orlando, FL
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    This document is a public records request guide for the City of Orlando explaining how residents can request access to city-maintained documents including fire department records, permitting documents, personnel files, and police reports. The process requires submitting a specific request through an online portal, with requesters expected to receive a confirmation email and public records request number within two business days. The City of Orlando charges fees if extensive labor is needed to locate or duplicate records, with requests estimated under $100 processed upon payment and requests over $100 requiring full payment before processing. Payment can be made online through orlando.nextrequest.com, in-person at the City Clerk's Office (400 South Orange Avenue, 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL 32802-4990), or by mail to the same address.

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  • Clerk | Salt Lake County

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    The Salt Lake County Clerk's Office operates four main divisions serving the public: the Election Division, which oversees voter registration and the voting process; the Marriage Division, which issues marriage licenses, conducts ceremonies, and maintains marriage records; the Passport Division, which accepts and processes passport applications and provides photo services; and the Council Clerk's Office, which prepares and maintains minutes, agendas, and correspondence for the County Council, Redevelopment Agency, Municipal Building Authority, Board of Canvassers, and Legislative Audit Committee. The office states its mission as providing services that are accessible, efficient, and secure, with a commitment to integrity and transparency.

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  • Des Moines County Court Records | IowaCourtRecords.us

    Des Moines, IA
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    This document describes Des Moines County's court records system and public access procedures. Court records under Iowa Court Rule 20.1 include transcripts, case file contents, and documentary exhibits maintained by the Des Moines County Court Clerk and are generally open to the public to support judicial transparency. However, certain records are confidential, including adoption records, dates of birth, mental health information, names of minor children, social security numbers, and criminal cases with outstanding warrants. Members of the public can access Des Moines County court records through the online Case Search portal, public access terminals at the courthouse located at 513 North Main Street in Burlington, Iowa, in-person assistance from record staff, or third-party platforms. All criminal and civil cases are filed in Des Moines County District Court, which is part of Judicial District 8.

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  • Records Management | Buffalo, NY

    Buffalo, NY
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    The City of Buffalo's Inactive Records & Research Facility at 45 Comet Street provides public access by appointment to historical records spanning from 1815 to 1997, including assessors' land maps (1855–1912), birth indexes (1878–1915), death indexes (1852–1944), marriage indexes (1877–1935), Common Council proceedings (1854–1990), census records (1850–1925), and tax assessment rolls (1815–1997). Public access to records is free, though genealogy copies of vital records incur a fee; the facility retrieves records within five minutes to one business day depending on staff availability. City departments may also store records in the facility at no cost using one cubic foot boxes or specialized map boxes, requiring written requests and prior training on proper procedures.

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  • Records | City of OKC

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    The Office of the City Clerk operates the Archives and Records Management Program, which provides public and employee access to City administrative and historical records in accordance with Oklahoma public records laws. The office manages record retention and preservation policies, administers the electronic records management system for City Council, Boards, Commissions, and Trusts, and assists City employees with managing electronic and physical records. In 2014, the Office of the City Clerk received a grant from the National Archives and Records Administration, National Historical Publications and Records Commission to preserve permanent records dating back to 1890. The office is located at 200 N. Walker Ave., 2nd floor, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with contact available at (405) 297-2391.

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  • Client Challenge

    Carbondale, PA
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    This document outlines the procedure for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to Carbondale Township, requiring all requests to be submitted in writing either by email to supervisor@carbondaletownship.org or by mail to the Township Supervisor at 217 East Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901. Requesters must specify the types of documents and records sought, relevant dates or time periods when applicable, and provide complete contact information including name, mailing address, email, and phone number. The procedures ensure compliance with Illinois FOIA requirements for public access to Township documents and records.

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  • Document Search | Luzerne County, PA

    Wilkes-Barre, PA
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    The Luzerne County Recorder of Deeds provides document search services through four access methods: in-person searches at the Courthouse Annex (153 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711) Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM with no search fee and $.50 per page for copies; Landex Remote online access covering documents from August 1993 to present and deeds/mortgages from 1968 to present at $.10 per minute plus $.15 per copy; Landex Webstore for documents from August 1993 to present with free index searching and fees for document viewing or copying; and IQS E Film/Infodex Reader for deeds filed 1787–1967 with copying fees. All online services accept credit card payment.

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  • Find Council meeting records | Portland.gov

    Portland, OR
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    This Portland.gov page provides a directory for accessing City Council meeting records and related governance documents through the City of Portland's online records database (Efiles) and the Council's official website. Council meeting minutes are available from 1990 to present, with audio recordings included from August 2022 onward; agendas are available from 1985 to present. Council voting history is accessible from July 1, 2021 forward, and Council absences are tracked from January 1, 2023 onward. The page also directs users to ordinances (available from June 24, 2009 onward), resolutions (available from August 16, 2006 onward), and governance documents including Resolution 37696 establishing Council committees, Resolution 37733 establishing a governance handbook, and Resolution 37741 terminating and establishing committees. Records prior to the stated availability dates are available through the Archives & Records Management office.

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  • Search Publicly Available Records | Portland.gov

    Portland, OR
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    This document is a guide to publicly available records and online search resources for Portland, Oregon. It directs users to multiple searchable databases and repositories, including City Council records (ordinances, resolutions, agendas, and minutes), City Archives accessible through the Efiles system, Portland Maps (which includes property information, zoning, assessed values, building permits, and crime statistics), City GIS data covering boundaries and capital projects, and BuySpeed (the City's procurement portal for vendor and contract information). The document provides contact information for the Legal Records Team at prrhelp@portlandoregon.gov and 503-823-6040 for public records inquiries.

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  • Baltimore County, Maryland Public Records Lookup | BaltimoreRecords.us

    Baltimore, MD
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    Baltimore County maintains public records pursuant to Maryland's Public Information Act § 4-101, which establishes presumptive public access to government documents created or received by county agencies. The county's records span ten categories: court records (civil, criminal, traffic, and family cases from the Circuit Court), property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and tax assessments), vital records (birth certificates from 1939-present, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees), business records (licenses, permits, and fictitious business registrations), tax records, voting records from the Board of Elections, government proceedings (Council meeting minutes, agendas, and video recordings), financial documents (budgets, expenditure reports, and statements), law enforcement records (with restrictions), and land use records (zoning maps, building permits, and development plans). The Baltimore County Circuit Court Clerk's Office maintains court and land records, while the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and Maryland Department of Health Division of Vital Records hold respective property and vital records. Baltimore County complies with Maryland's Open Meetings Act and operates a public information portal and dedicated request process to provide digital access to commonly requested documents.

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  • Public Records Request - City of Huntsville

    Huntsville, AL
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    The City of Huntsville provides public records to Alabama citizens through a formal Public Records Request Form, which is the exclusive submission method required by the city. Citizens can access many records online through HuntsvilleAL.gov at no cost, while other requests are subject to Alabama Public Records Law exceptions and may involve fees. The City Clerk's Office and Legal Department handle records requests during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.) and offer contact information for incomplete or media-related inquiries.

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  • Lebanon County Arrest, Court, and Public Records | StateRecords.org

    Lebanon, PA
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    This document describes Lebanon County public records access under Pennsylvania law, defines which records are public versus restricted, and presents crime statistics. Lebanon County public records include letters, documents, maps, recordings, and electronically stored material, but exclude records that could jeopardize physical safety, compromise computer security, contain medical information, reveal personal identifying details, or contain trade secrets. In 2019, Lebanon County recorded 52 violent crimes and 242 property crimes, representing a 3.7% increase in violent crimes and 28.1% decline in property crimes compared to 2013; the 2019 violent crimes comprised 0 murders, 18 rapes, 1 robbery, and 33 aggravated assaults, while property crimes included 60 burglaries, 169 larcenies, 13 motor vehicle thefts, and 1 arson. Lebanon County criminal records are largely public and accessible through the Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository via the ePATCH electronic system or standard record check request form SP4-164.

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  • CITY OF FRESNO MASTER FEE SCHEDULE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT FEES Amend #

    Fresno, CA
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    The City of Fresno Master Fee Schedule Amendment #585 (effective July 1, 2025) establishes fees for planning and development services, including document reproduction, public records access, and noticing. Noticing subscription fees are $36.00 per council district per year, while plan text photocopies range from $10.00 for 0–100 pages to $60.00 for 501–600 pages. GIS plan maps vary by size, from $5.00 for 8.5" x 11" prints to $30.00 for 55" x 30" prints, and large format photocopy rolls cost $0.45–$0.65 per linear foot plus a $6.00 setup charge. For building services beyond standard effort, a blended hourly rate of $144.38 applies. The schedule provides fee reductions for development in designated Inner City areas.

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  • Records Access / FOIL | Albany, NY

    Albany, NY
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    The City of Albany complies with New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) by accepting public records requests through the City Clerk's office, which serves as the Records Access Officer (RAO). The city now uses an electronic system called Gov QA to manage FOIL requests, providing faster response times and increased security, with the process typically taking up to 20 days. Document copies are charged at $0.25 per page or at actual cost to the city, and requestors can pick up completed requests at the City Clerk's office or have them mailed.

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  • Meeting Agendas & Minutes

    Springfield, IL
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    This document is a webpage index for Springfield Township's meeting agendas and minutes, providing links to current and archived meeting documents for various boards and commissions including the Township Board, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Park Commission, and Library Board. The page includes meeting logistics such as the 7:00 PM start time for Township Board meetings, live streaming access via Zoom and phone, and instructions for public comment and accessibility accommodations. Specific meeting dates and available documents are listed for 2026 and late 2025, though no substantive discussion or policy decisions are detailed in this index document.

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  • Huntsville Arrest and Public Records | Alabama.StateRecords.org

    Huntsville, AL
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    In 2017, Huntsville reported 10,998 total crimes comprising 1,766 violent crimes and 9,232 property crimes, with violent crimes including 22 homicides, 172 rapes, 360 robberies, and 1,212 assaults. Between 2013 and 2017, Huntsville experienced increases in five of seven major crime categories: homicides rose 267%, rapes 65%, assaults 27%, larcenies 4%, and motor vehicle thefts 44%, while robberies and burglaries declined 8% and 25% respectively. Under the Alabama Public Records Law (APRL), Huntsville public records include all written documents generated or obtained by government officials and subdivisions, though records concerning citizen safety and security are exempted from public access. Criminal records are accessible primarily to record owners and employers conducting background checks; the Huntsville Police Department provides background checks at 815 Wheeler Avenue Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. for $5–$10 (cash or check only). The Huntsville Police Department Records Division at the same address handles requests for police reports and arrest records during the same hours.

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  • Form Center • County of Lancaster Open Records Request Form

    Lansford, PA
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    This is a web form template for submitting open records requests to Lancaster County government. The form allows requestors to identify specific documents they seek access to, choose whether they want access only, copies only, or both, and specify their preferred format (paper or other). Requestors must acknowledge agreement with form terms, and the County's Solicitor's Office aims to confirm receipt within 48 business hours at 717-735-1584, though this timeline does not guarantee request processing completion.

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  • Search Public Files - Public Records - Baton Rouge Clerk

    Baton Rouge, LA
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    The West Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court provides online public access to civil, criminal, and land records through three platforms: ClerkConnect for civil suits and probates (including pleadings, divorces, property disputes, and child support cases); ClerkNet for criminal charges, Bills of Information, and traffic violations from the 18th Judicial District Court; and ESearch for conveyance, mortgage, and map indexes, with document images available for purchase. Civil records date to Louisiana's statehood and many have been digitized. The office also participates in the Louisiana Clerks Remote Access Authority (LCRAA), a multi-parish portal enabling searches across conveyance and mortgage indexes in participating parishes. Records not currently available electronically may be requested by contacting the Clerk of Court at 225-383-0378.

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  • Welcome to Springfield Charter Township, MI

    Springfield, IL
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