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  • Amended January 22, 2013 BY-LAWS OF

    Jan 22, 2013

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Coatesville's amended by-laws, effective January 22, 2013, establish the Authority's legal framework and powers under Pennsylvania's Urban Redevelopment Law. The Authority, created by city ordinance in 1999 and formally chartered in 2000, is granted broad public powers including the ability to designate redevelopment areas, develop rehabilitation and conservation plans, coordinate with government entities, and assemble property for redevelopment projects. The document outlines the Authority's comprehensive role in facilitating urban redevelopment activities within Coatesville to address property conditions, enforce building codes, and implement neighborhood improvement programs.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Frequently Asked Questions - CivicPlus.CMS.FAQ

    Worcester, MA
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    This FAQ document from the Town of Webster provides guidance on how residents can access municipal information and navigate planning and zoning processes. It outlines multiple channels for assistance, including the town website and mobile app, bi-weekly pre-application development team meetings, direct contact with departments via phone or email, and in-person visits to municipal offices. The document explains that building permits and land use permits are determined by the Zoning By-law, with the Building Commissioner serving as the Zoning Enforcement Officer to help clarify permit requirements.

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  • Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Public Records Lookup | OklahomaRecords.org

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    Oklahoma County operates as an open records county under the Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. §§ 24A.1-24A.31), which establishes the public's right to access government records with limited exceptions. The county maintains nine categories of public records across multiple departments: property records through the Assessor and County Clerk; court records through the Court Clerk; vital records with limited access; business records; election records through the Election Board; tax records through the Treasurer; law enforcement records through the Sheriff's Office; land records; and meeting records from county boards and commissions. County agencies are required to provide prompt and reasonable access during regular business hours, designate record custodians, and charge only reasonable fees for document searches and copies. The Oklahoma County Clerk maintains a public records portal to facilitate access to many county records.

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  • Norfolk County, Virginia Public Records Lookup | NorfolkRecords.org

    Norfolk, VA
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    Norfolk County, Virginia operates as an independent city and maintains public records under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), with all records defined as writings, papers, maps, photographs, and other documentary materials prepared or retained by public bodies in conducting public business. The city adheres to Virginia's open records framework, requiring all public bodies to respond to records requests within five working days of receipt under § 2.2-3704. Public records available include court filings (maintained by Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk and General District Court serving the 4th Judicial District), property records (deeds, mortgages, assessments via the Circuit Court Clerk and City Assessor), vital records (managed by Virginia Department of Health and Circuit Court Clerk), business licenses and permits (held by Commissioner of the Revenue and State Corporation Commission), tax records (maintained by City Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue), election data (Norfolk City Registrar), meeting minutes and agendas (City Clerk), budgets and audits (Department of Finance), law enforcement records (Police Department), and zoning permits (Department of Planning and Community Development). Public bodies must provide access during regular office hours without requiring requesters to state a reason for seeking records, except in limited circumstances.

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  • PA State Archives - RG-47 - Series Titles - Microfilm: County Governments

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    This document is a finding aid from the Pennsylvania State Archives describing Record Group 47, which contains digitized microfilm copies of county government records across Pennsylvania's 67 counties. The document outlines the structure and functions of Pennsylvania county governments, including their traditional roles in law enforcement, judicial administration, and elections, as well as expanded responsibilities in areas such as welfare, public health, regional planning, and environmental protection. County government is characterized as a "no-executive" system governed by a three-member board of county commissioners alongside numerous independently elected officials including sheriffs, district attorneys, and treasurers, whose powers and duties are defined by state statutes and county codes.

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  • Worcester County, Massachusetts Public Records Lookup | WorcesterRecords.us

    Worcester, MA
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    This document describes Worcester County, Massachusetts's public records system and compliance framework rather than summarizing a specific budget, policy decision, or government action. It defines categories of accessible public records (court records, property deeds, vital records, business licenses, tax records, election data, meeting minutes, financial documents, law enforcement reports, and zoning records) and identifies custodian agencies including the Worcester City Clerk's Office, Worcester Registry of Deeds, and Massachusetts Trial Court system. Worcester County operates under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 66, § 10, which requires records custodians to provide requested documents within 10 business days, and the county complies with state open meeting laws under Chapter 30A, §§ 18-25. The document does not contain specific budget figures, named initiatives, votes, dates, or quantitative metrics beyond the 10-business-day response requirement.

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  • Records Section – Boise County

    Boise, ID
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    The Boise County Sheriff's Records Section manages document storage, retrieval, and official sheriff's reports while balancing public access with legal protections for ongoing investigations, victim privacy, and fair trial rights under Idaho Code 74-124. Records requests must be submitted in writing with specific details; traffic accident reports can be released immediately to involved parties unless serious injury or death occurred, though there are fees for copies. Private information including personally identifiable data, social security numbers, and criminal history records are protected from public release under Idaho Code 67-3009, and requests must include complete names and identifying information to ensure accuracy.

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  • Providence County, Rhode Island Public Records Lookup | ProvidenceRecords.us

    Providence, RI
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    This document is an informational resource page describing public records available in Providence County, Rhode Island. It defines public records under state law, lists the major types of records maintained by various county agencies (including court, property, vital, business, tax, and law enforcement records), and confirms that Providence County adheres to Rhode Island's Access to Public Records Act, which guarantees public access to government records with certain statutory exceptions. The page does not discuss any meetings, budget decisions, or policy changes.

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  • Greenville County, South Carolina Public Records Lookup | GreenvilleRecords.org

    Greenville, SC
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    Greenville County, South Carolina maintains public records across ten categories—including property records, court records, vital records, tax records, voter registration, law enforcement, GIS data, business records, government meeting records, and financial records—pursuant to South Carolina's Public Records Act (Title 30 of the South Carolina Code of Laws). The county operates as an open records jurisdiction under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act and Public Records Act, governed by principles established in S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-15 that emphasize transparent public business. Greenville County facilitates public access through a dedicated Public Records Office offering both in-person and online access, with statutory response timeframes of 15 business days for records less than 24 months old and 30 business days for older records. Certain exemptions and restrictions apply under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-40, though the document does not detail specific exemptions.

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  • City of Pottsville, Pennsylvania - Services

    Pottsville, PA
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    The Health Office, located on the first floor of Pottsville City Hall, is led by Health Officer Frank Spleen, who oversees eating and drinking establishment inspections, permits, and sanitation enforcement, with assistance from Secretary Diane Fiorillo. Spleen also serves as the Animal Control Officer and Shade Tree Officer, enforcing animal control laws and the Shade Tree Ordinance including tree removal, trimming, and planting throughout the city. The office can be contacted via email at health-animal@pottsvillepa.gov or through an online form on the city website.

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  • Court Records | Eugene, OR Website

    Eugene, OR
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    The Eugene Municipal Court Records page outlines the public's right to request court documents and provides information about the expungement process. Members of the public may request copies of non-exempt Eugene Municipal Court records for a minimal fee set by the city recorder, though the court may take reasonable time to determine if records are confidential. The page details expungement procedures under Oregon law, including eligibility timelines (ranging from 60 days to three years depending on case outcome), a $60 administrative fee, and required documentation including a Motion and Declaration form and fingerprint card from local law enforcement.

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  • Jim Thorpe Area School District - - carbon County, Pennsylvania

    Jim Thorpe, PA
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    The Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General conducted a performance audit of Jim Thorpe Area School District covering October 2009 through March 2012, finding the district complied with applicable state laws, contracts, grant requirements, and administrative procedures in all significant respects. The audit identified three findings including errors in pupil membership reporting that resulted in subsidy underpayment, a possible conflict of interest, and outdated memoranda of understanding with local law enforcement, along with one unrelated observation. The auditor general recommended implementing measures to improve operations and facilitate compliance with legal and administrative requirements.

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  • East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana Public Records Lookup | EastBatonRougeParishRecords.us

    Baton Rouge, LA
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    This document describes the public records system in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, outlining the types of records maintained and their custodians under Louisiana Revised Statutes § 44:1-41. Public records encompass court records (civil, criminal, probate, and family), property records (deeds, mortgages, liens), vital records (birth and death certificates), business licenses, tax records, voting records, meeting minutes, budgets, law enforcement records, and land use documents maintained by the Parish Clerk of Court and specialized departments. East Baton Rouge Parish complies fully with Louisiana Public Records Law, which under Louisiana Revised Statutes § 44:31 grants any adult the right to inspect, copy, and obtain public records during regular business hours.

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  • Outline of Nebraska Open Meetings Act | Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers

    Omaha, NE
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    This document outlines Nebraska's Open Meetings Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-1407 through 84-1414), which establishes the state policy that all public body meetings must be open to the public to enable citizen participation in democratic processes. The Act, originally passed as part of LB 325 in 1975 and formally named in 2004, covers various provisions including meeting definitions, notice requirements, virtual conferencing options, emergency meetings, public rights, minutes procedures, closed sessions, circumvention prohibitions, enforcement actions, and criminal sanctions. The fundamental purpose of Nebraska's open meetings laws is to ensure that public policy formation occurs transparently at open meetings rather than in secret, except when protection of the public interest clearly requires a closed session on specific matters.

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  • Fort Worth Arrest and Public Records | Texas.StateRecords.org

    Fort Worth, TX
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    This document describes Fort Worth public records regulations and crime statistics. Under Texas's Public Information Act, Fort Worth public records include official government documents in various formats, though certain information such as health records, pending litigation details, and law enforcement investigation files must be redacted before public release. Fort Worth experienced significant crime rates in 2017–2019, with 2017 showing 32,963 total incidents (26% above the state average), a slight 8% reduction in 2018, and a return to elevated rates in 2019 with 28,673 total crimes, where larceny-theft and aggravated assault were the most common offenses.

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  • Zoning Hearing Board - Zoning Board Meetings - York Township

    York, PA
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    The York Township Zoning Hearing Board is a quasi-judicial body that hears appeals of zoning officer determinations and grants relief from strict enforcement of the zoning ordinance in hardship cases. The board typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the York Township Administration Office in Dallastown, PA. The document outlines the board's composition (five members plus alternates), contact information, meeting procedures, and public participation rules, which require compliance with decorum standards under penalty of Pennsylvania law.

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  • Open Records Request for Mesa County - CORA | Mesa County

    Mesa, AZ
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    Mesa County provides public access to government records under Colorado's Open Records Act (C.R.S. §24-72-201, et seq.) through a formal request process outlined in its adopted Policy for Open Records Requests (revised 2015). Commonly requested records include Sheriff's Office documents (arrest records, law enforcement reports), Board of County Commissioners meeting materials (agendas, minutes, supporting documents), recorded documents (marriage licenses, land titles, ordinances), building and planning records, assessor property information, and public health records. Requests must be specific to enable record location, and records may be provided via inspection at a Mesa County office, email, or mail. Processing fees apply for paper copies, and requests requiring more than one hour of processing time will receive a cost estimate; some Mesa County departments maintain separate fee structures and policies. Court records are not maintained by Mesa County Government and must be obtained directly from the Mesa County Justice Center.

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  • Police - Mission Statement

    Bethlehem, PA
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    The Bethlehem Township Police Department's mission statement, located at 4225 Easton Avenue in Bethlehem, PA 18020, commits to providing professional and progressive police services to all residents, workers, and visitors in the jurisdiction. The department prioritizes establishing a safe environment through patrol, investigations, community service, and impartial law enforcement while respecting human rights and dignity. The mission extends to officer welfare, pledging to provide training, education, career development, equipment, and support to ensure officer safety and security. The department commits to continuous performance assessment and improvement to meet evolving community needs rather than becoming complacent with current achievements.

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  • Kanawha County, West Virginia Public Records Lookup | KanawhaRecords.us

    Charleston, WV
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    This document describes the types of public records maintained by Kanawha County, West Virginia, and outlines the county's compliance with the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Public records in Kanawha County, as defined by §29B-1-2, include court documents, property records, vital records, business filings, tax records, election data, meeting minutes, financial documents, law enforcement records, zoning materials, and school records, with the County Clerk serving as the primary custodian for many of these records. The county operates under West Virginia's FOIA statute (§29B-1-3), which establishes a presumption of public access to government records.

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  • 2023 Annual Report | Billings Police Department

    Billings, MT
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    The 2023 Annual Report of the Billings Police Department documents the operational activities of Montana's largest local law enforcement agency, led by Chief St. John and Assistant Chief Lawrence, which employs more than 200 sworn and civilian employees. Violent crime decreased in 2023, while detectives cleared 300 of 424 received cases, including 10 homicides. Officers issued nearly 20,000 traffic citations and warnings, and specialized units seized 107,737 Fentanyl pills, 1,156 grams of Fentanyl powder, 4 pounds of cocaine, and 265 firearms totaling $546,673, with drug offenses falling for the fifth consecutive year. Animal Control Division calls increased 16% in 2023, though animal cruelty, abandoned animals, and dangerous animal cases all decreased. Commanders reviewed 166 incidences of force out of more than 91,000 total calls for service, and volunteers contributed 3,464 hours to public safety.

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  • Los Angeles County, California Public Records Lookup | LosAngelesRecords.org

    Los Angeles, CA
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    Los Angeles County maintains public records across ten categories—including vital records dating to 1852, property records, court files, business licenses, election data, law enforcement records, financial statements, meeting minutes, land use permits, and health inspections—through departments including the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Assessor's Office, Superior Court, and Sheriff's Department. The county operates as an open records jurisdiction under the California Public Records Act (Government Code § 6250-6276.48) and Board Policy 3.030, which requires county departments to make non-exempt records available during business hours and respond to requests within 10 calendar days. The county provides electronic records when feasible and operates the Los Angeles County Open Data Portal to enable public access to datasets and government information.

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  • Salt Lake County, Utah Public Records Lookup | SaltLakeRecords.us

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    This document describes the types of public records maintained by Salt Lake County, Utah, and the legal framework governing their access. Salt Lake County defines public records under the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), codified in Utah Code § 63G-2, to include all documents prepared, owned, received, or retained by governmental entities. The county maintains records across multiple categories including court records through the Third District Court, property records through the Recorder's Office, vital records through the Clerk's Office, business licenses through the Clerk's Office, tax records through the Assessor's and Treasurer's Offices, voting and election records through the Clerk's Office, meeting minutes through the County Clerk's Office, budgets through the Auditor's Office, law enforcement records through the Sheriff's Office, and land use and zoning records through Planning and Development Services. Utah Code § 63G-2-201 establishes that every person has the right to inspect public records free of charge and obtain copies during normal working hours, with the Salt Lake County Records Management division overseeing the county's records management program and facilitating GRAMA requests.

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  • Louisville Metro Records Retention Schedule

    Louisville, KY
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    This document is the Records Retention Schedule for Louisville Metro, a comprehensive guide prepared by the Local Records Branch and approved by the State Libraries, Archives, and Records Commission that defines how various categories of public records should be managed and retained. The schedule establishes key definitions and protocols including designations for permanent records (P), confidential records (C), and vital records (V), as well as procedures for record destruction requiring completion of destruction certificates and approval from the Department for Libraries and Archives. The document emphasizes that local government officials are responsible for understanding and enforcing applicable confidentiality laws and maintaining vital records protection plans for emergency preparedness.

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  • Meeting Information | Spokane County, WA

    Spokane, WA
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    The Spokane County Citizen's Advisory Review Board (CAB) holds regularly scheduled meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., with meeting venues and times subject to change and posted at least 10 days in advance. Meetings are open to the public, where attendees are asked to sign in and may provide input recognized by the chair, though the board reserves the right to hold closed sessions as declared by the chair. The CAB's mission is to provide civilian oversight of law enforcement, and meetings are conducted according to standards of proper decorum as determined by the chair.

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