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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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  • Open Meetings (The Sunshine Act) - borough mayors of pa

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    This is a government guidance document, not a meeting record. It is the Fifth Edition (July 2022) of Pennsylvania's "Open Meetings (The Sunshine Act)" guide published by the Department of Community and Economic Development for borough mayors and local officials. The document outlines legal requirements and procedures for public meetings under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, including sections on open meeting requirements, exceptions for executive sessions, and related regulations. It was prepared with input from the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors and serves as an informational resource rather than documenting any specific meeting decisions or budget figures.

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  • Public Records Requests - Hamilton County, OH

    Cincinnati, OH
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    Hamilton County, Ohio established a public records request process for departments under the Board of County Commissioners, governed by the Ohio Public Records Act and Personnel Policy Manual Section 2.13, effective September 27, 2007. The county commits to providing prompt inspection of existing public records and copies within a reasonable timeframe, in compliance with Ohio's Open Records and Open Meetings Acts. Requests for records from other Hamilton County elected offices—including the Auditor, Clerk of Courts, Coroner, Prosecutor, Sheriff, Recorder, and Treasurer—must be directed to those offices' websites separately. The process applies only to the Board of County Commissioners' departments, not to independent county agencies.

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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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  • OPRA Central | Open Public Records Act (OPRA) | Home

    Jersey City, NJ
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  • City Clerk - City of Jersey City

    Jersey City, NJ
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    The Office of the City Clerk for Jersey City, headed by Sean J. Gallagher, serves as the Secretary to the Municipal Council, keeper of the City Seal, Chief Election Officer, and Records Manager. The office issues Vital Records, manages Open Public Record Act (OPRA) requests, registers landlords and lobbyists, and certifies local elections. Located at 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302, the office operates by appointment only during regular hours Monday–Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with marriage and civil union license services available Monday–Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM by appointment; the contact number is (201) 547-5150.

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  • Open Records Information | Austin City Attorney's Office | AustinTexas.gov

    Austin, TX
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    The Austin City Attorney's Office provides information about public records access under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552), which presumes all government information is available to the public unless specific legal exceptions apply. Citizens may submit written requests for public records via U.S. mail, email (public.information@austintexas.gov), or hand delivery at designated city locations, with reproduction costs governed by state attorney general rules. The city maintains an Open Data Portal to enhance government transparency and facilitate public access to information.

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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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  • Dallas County, Texas Public Records Lookup | DallasRecords ...

    Dallas, TX
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    Dallas County operates as an open records jurisdiction under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code § 552), which establishes a presumption that government records are publicly accessible unless specifically exempted by law. The county maintains public records across multiple categories including court records (civil, criminal, probate, and family cases), property records, vital records, business licenses, tax records, voting and election records, meeting minutes and agendas, budget and financial documents, law enforcement records, and land use and zoning records. These records are custodied by specific county departments, with the Dallas County Clerk's Office serving as the primary custodian for many record types. Dallas County has implemented an Open Records Request portal to facilitate public access in compliance with state transparency requirements.

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  • Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Public Records Lookup | LehighRecords.us

    Allentown, PA
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    This document describes Lehigh County, Pennsylvania's public records system and compliance with state transparency laws. It defines public records according to Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) and outlines the major categories of accessible records, including court documents, property records, vital records, business licenses, tax information, and budget documents, with responsibility distributed among various county offices such as the Clerk of Judicial Records and Recorder of Deeds. The document confirms that Lehigh County operates as an open records jurisdiction, fully complying with the RTKL's presumption of openness and the Sunshine Act's public meeting requirements, with designated Open Records Officers in each department to facilitate citizen access to government information.

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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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  • Office of the City Clerk | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
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    The Office of the City Clerk of Newark, New Jersey provides administrative support to the Municipal Council including budget and legislative research, maintains official city records, manages licensing requirements, and conducts municipal elections in compliance with state law and local ordinance. The office is headed by City Clerk Kecia Daniels and is located at 920 Mayor Kenneth A Gibson Boulevard, Room 306, with phone contact at 973-733-6574. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The office provides resources including Municipal Council agendas, voting information in English and Spanish, Open Public Records Act request processing, and a 2026 Municipal Council Meeting Calendar.

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  • Right-to-Know / Open Records Request | State College, PA - Official Website

    State College, PA
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    This document outlines the State College, PA Borough's public records request process in compliance with Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (Act 3 of 2008). Residents can request open records by completing a form and submitting it to the Right-to-Know Officer, with responses required within five business days during normal office hours (8 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday). The Borough maintains records of all requests and allows appeals to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within 15 business days of denial, or to the Centre County District Attorney's office for police records appeals.

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  • Public Records Requests | City of Worcester

    Worcester, MA
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    On June 3, 2016, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed An Act to Improve Public Records into law, with most provisions taking effect January 1, 2017. The City of Worcester provides public records requests through a Public Records Portal and requires Records Access Officers to deliver records in electronic format within 10 business days, with provisions for extensions and administrative appeals through the Massachusetts Supervisor of Records. The city has designated Michael Manning (Law Department) and Lisa Poske (Worcester Retirement) as Records Access Officers and maintains an open data portal called "Informing Worcester" with commonly requested records including budgets, permits, incident reports, and property records.

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  • Fort Collins Arrest and Public Records | Colorado.StateRecords.org

    Fort Collins, CO
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    This document describes Fort Collins public records access procedures and policies. It outlines what constitutes public records, presents 2018 FBI crime statistics showing 392 violent crimes and 3,701 property crimes in the city, and explains how residents can request arrest records, police reports, and other documents through the Fort Collins Police Department Records Unit via mail, email, fax, or in-person visits. The document also clarifies that certain records such as juvenile records and sealed records are not publicly accessible under Colorado Open Records Act provisions.

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  • Office of Open Records | North Manheim Township

    Pottsville, PA
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    This document outlines North Manheim Township's procedures for public records requests under Pennsylvania's Right-To-Know Law (Act 3 of 2008). Residents can request public records such as building permits, maps, minutes, and letters by submitting a written request form to the Open Records Officer, with responses required within five business days; fees may apply for copies. The township designates Tami M. Stump as the primary Open Records Officer and Marcie Schultz as the alternate, with appeals of denied requests directed to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within 15 business days.

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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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  • Freedom of Information | Wichita County, KS

    Wichita, KS
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    This document describes Wichita County, Kansas's Freedom of Information procedures and policies. Members of the public may request records by submitting a written request form to the County Clerk/Freedom of Information Officer, Lynda Goodrich, at 206 S 4th St. Leoti, KS 67861, with requests processed within three business days. Requestable records include ordinances, resolutions, meeting minutes, public official salaries, and budgets, though closed records include personnel files, medical records, attorney-client privileged information, and criminal investigation records. The county may charge fees for staff time and copying costs under the Kansas Open Records Act.

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  • NJDEP | Open Public Records Act | Online OPRA Record Request Form

    Newark, NJ
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  • Open Records Request | MSD

    Louisville, KY
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    Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) provides instructions for submitting Open Records Act requests under Kentucky state law, which can be made online, by fax, mail, or in person at their principal office. Requests must include the requester's full name, mailing address, a detailed description of the records sought, and preferred contact method, with the MSD Records & Information Governance Program Director serving as the official records custodian. The agency's Open Records Policy complies with KRS 61.876(1) and maintains a published fee schedule; additional information is available at openrecords@louisvillemsd.org.

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  • City Clerk's Office

    Evanston, IL
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    The Office of the City Clerk serves as Evanston's central administrative hub under City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza, responsible for maintaining the City Code, publishing ordinances and resolutions, custodying the city seal, and managing critical municipal documents. The office handles election-related functions including voter registration, FOIA requests, vital records, Open Meetings Act compliance, and serves as manager for all city boards, commissions, and committees. The City Clerk's Office provides numerous services to the public including notary services, accessibility placards, certified documents, passport services, and access to historical records dating back to 1860 through an online document center.

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  • How to request public records in Kansas and Missouri - Beacon: Kansas City

    Kansas City, MO
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    This document is a guide explaining how residents of Kansas and Missouri can request public records from government agencies under state laws—the Missouri Sunshine Law and the Kansas Open Records Act. The guide provides practical instructions for filing requests, including identifying the appropriate records custodian, being specific about the records sought, and providing contact information, while clarifying that these state laws are separate from the federal Freedom of Information Act.

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  • Open-Records - Public Records Access Guide - York Township

    York, PA
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    York Township has established an Open Records Office to process Right-to-Know requests under Pennsylvania's Act 3 of 2008, which grants the public access to government records with certain exceptions. The Township adopted its Public Records Policy on December 9, 2008, allowing residents to request and access public records during business hours through written requests submitted in person, by mail, or email to the Open Records Officer at RTK@yorktownshippa.gov. Requests must include specific identification of the record, preferred medium, and requester contact information, though the Township is not required to create new records or reorganize existing ones to fulfill requests.

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  • Agendas & Minutes | City of Worcester

    Worcester, MA
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    The City of Worcester provides public access to governmental meeting materials in compliance with Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, which requires open meetings with public notice and accessible records. As of July 2025, all current and upcoming agendas, archived meeting minutes dating back to 2021, and meeting videos are available through the OneMeeting public portal, with older archived files being added on an ongoing basis. Residents can search City Council and Standing Committee agenda attachments through the Laserfiche WebLink document imaging portal. The city permits both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings under Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021.

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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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  • Public Records Information – Circuit Court Clerk

    Nashville, TN
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    The Circuit Court Clerk's office has adopted a Public Records Policy in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated §10-7-503(g) to provide economical and efficient access to public records under the Tennessee Public Records Act. The policy affirms that all public records of the Circuit Court Clerk's office are presumed to be open for public inspection during business hours unless otherwise prohibited by state law. The office provides access to records through multiple channels, including online e-filing services, case dockets, and formal public records request forms.

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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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  • Open Records – West Hazleton Borough

    Hazleton, PA
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    West Hazleton Borough complies with the Pennsylvania Right to Know Act and provides public records access through both verbal and written requests, with written submissions recommended. The borough has appointed Jim Schweitzer as its Open Records Officer, who can be reached at 100 South Forth Street, West Hazleton, PA 18202, by phone at 570-455-7851, by fax at 570-455-4223, or by email at whboromgr@ptd.net. The borough provides a Request Form for submitting written public records requests.

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  • Open Records Office | Easttown Township, PA

    Harrisburg, PA
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    Easttown Township has adopted an Open Records Policy in compliance with Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (Act 3 of 2008) to provide public access to township records. The policy outlines the process for submitting records requests through a standard form to the designated Open Records Officer (Don Curley, Township Manager), with requests to be specific and submitted via mail, email, or fax to the township office at 566 Beaumont Road, Devon, PA. The township notes that records may be reviewed by appointment only, will not reproduce copyrighted materials, and are provided in their existing format rather than in newly compiled formats.

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