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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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  • 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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  • Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Public Records Lookup | LebanonRecords.us

    Lebanon, PA
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    Lebanon County, Pennsylvania maintains public records according to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.102), defined as information documenting agency transactions or activities created, received, or retained pursuant to law. The county's public records include court records (civil, criminal, family, and probate) maintained by the Court of Common Pleas; property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, assessments) maintained by the Recorder of Deeds Office; vital records (birth and death certificates from 1893–1905, marriage licenses, divorce decrees); business licenses and permits; tax records; voter registration and election results; county meeting minutes and agendas; budgets and financial statements; law enforcement records where permitted; and land use and zoning records. Lebanon County operates as an open records county under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq.), with a presumption that all records are public unless prohibited by law, protected by privilege, or specifically exempt under Section 708 of the RTKL. The county has designated Right-to-Know Officers in each department to respond to public records requests and complies with Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act requiring open public meetings with proper notice.

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  • Greenville County Public Records - Greenville County Court

    Greenville, SC
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    Greenville County Public Records is an informational document describing the types, accessibility, and governance of public records maintained by local government offices in Greenville County. Public records in the county include property records (deeds, tax assessments, plats, liens) maintained by the Assessor and Register of Deeds; court records (civil, criminal, probate, traffic, family) maintained by the Clerk of Court; criminal records (arrest reports, convictions, law enforcement logs) from police departments and state repositories; and vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) maintained by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Access to these records is governed by South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which establishes public right of access while permitting exemptions for law enforcement reports, personal medical data, and active investigations to protect privacy and safety. The document emphasizes that the Greenville County Court plays a central role in maintaining and providing access to records to ensure transparency and accountability.

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  • LETTERHEAD - Wilmington City Council

    Wilmington, DE
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    The Wilmington City Council's Public Works & Transportation Committee held a meeting on November 19, 2018, to address street infrastructure changes requested by the Riverfront Development Corporation. The primary agenda items included approving the removal of a portion of Garasches Lane from the Official City Map while accepting dedication of a new unnamed city street connecting South Walnut Street and Garasches Lane, and declaring the removed portion of Garasches Lane as surplus property for disposition to the Riverfront Development Corporation. The meeting also included discussion of amendments to city code regarding wireless telecommunications facilities in public rights of way and a presentation on solar technology by Sun Edge LLC, with public comment limited to three minutes per agenda item.

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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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  • Tenant and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities Pamphlet

    Madison, WI
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    This pamphlet outlines tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities in Madison, citing relevant Wisconsin statutes, state regulations, and local ordinances. It provides guidance on avoiding rental problems through documentation practices, lists tenant responsibilities regarding lease compliance and property maintenance, and details protections against housing discrimination based on protected characteristics including race, disability, sexual orientation, and source of income. The document also specifies that landlords must provide written reasons for application denials and cannot discriminate based on Section 8 housing assistance status.

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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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  • News Flash • Norristown, PA • CivicEngage

    Norristown, PA
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    Norristown Municipal Council approved a traffic calming policy on April 5, 2022 allowing residents to petition for removable speed humps on residential streets at approximately $2,500 each. Petitions require signatures from at least 75 percent of property owners on blocks that are at least 1,000 feet long, have a posted speed limit of 25 mph or less, are in residentially zoned districts, and are municipally owned and maintained. After staff review and police chief assessment, affected property owners must vote to approve the final safety plan with a 75 percent majority. For public rights-of-way with no residential properties, the municipality can be petitioned directly through the Public Works department following the same review process.

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