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  • FAQs • How do I obtain a copy of a police report?

    Phoenixville, PA
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    This FAQ document outlines procedures for obtaining police reports and making police reports in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Public records requests are handled by the Phoenixville Borough Police Department Administrative Support Division Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a fee schedule of $15.00 for accident reports, $0.25 per page for incident reports, and $25.00 per CD/DVD for photographs. Police reports can be made in person at 351 Bridge Street, by calling 610-935-2440 for non-emergencies or 911 for emergencies, or by mail with appropriate fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Accident/crash reports can also be obtained through crashdocs.org for Pennsylvania agency ORI PA0151000. The department notes that investigative reports are exempt from disclosure under Pennsylvania's "Right to Know Law" and that sensitive information such as social security numbers and juvenile records may be redacted from released documents.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk - Norwalk

    Los Angeles, CA
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    The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk office in Norwalk records and maintains vital records including births, deaths, marriages, real property, real estate documents, and fictitious business name filings. The office is located at 12400 Imperial Hwy, Norwalk CA 90650 and operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with contact available at (800) 201-8999. The department also performs marriage ceremonies for a fee, with payment and scheduling completed in-person after a marriage license purchase. Additional information and record request procedures are available at lavote.net.

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  • Right to Know | Doylestown Township

    Doylestown, PA
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    Doylestown Township provides guidance on accessing public records under Pennsylvania's Right to Know Law, governed by Township Resolution No. 1440. The township designates Margaret M. Trageser as the Open Records Officer and Chief Charles Zeigler as the Police Department's Open Records Officer, with contact information and procedures provided for submitting requests via phone, email, or fax. The document outlines the appeal process for denied requests, including contact information for the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records and the Bucks County District Attorney's Office for challenges involving exempt criminal investigative records.

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  • Public Records

    St. Petersburg, FL
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    The City of St. Petersburg provides public records through its website, including City Council agendas, studies, reports, and documents, with requests directed to City Clerk Chan Srinivasa. Florida law defines public records as materials prepared in connection with government business and requires agencies to provide records in the requested format if available; the city charges standard duplication fees of up to 15 cents per one-sided copy, with additional fees for certified copies and extensive requests requiring specialized resources.

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  • Public Records Request | Colerain Township, OH

    Columbus, OH
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    This document outlines Colerain Township's public records request procedures and the role of the Township Fiscal Officer. It describes three methods for submitting records requests: online through the Customer Service Request System, by phone at (513) 385-7500, or in person at the Township Administration Building (4200 Springdale Road). The page also provides links to departmental records retention schedules for police, fire and EMS, shelter rental, service requests, agendas and minutes, and planning and zoning.

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  • Open Records Policy - South Coventry Township

    Pottstown, PA
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    South Coventry Township's Open Records Policy establishes procedures for public access to municipal records, which are available for inspection and copying at the Township Municipal Building Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or by Friday appointment. Requests must be submitted in writing using the Township Record Request Form or Pennsylvania's Uniform Request Form directed to the Open Records Officer, with copying fees ranging from $0.25 to $0.75 per page depending on paper size, plus additional charges for certification or mailing. The Township commits to responding to requests within five business days in accordance with Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, and requesters may appeal denials to the Commonwealth's Office of Open Records within 15 business days.

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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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  • Boise Public Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting ...

    Boise, ID
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    The Boise Public Library Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on May 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Main Library, with public attendance available in person and via YouTube. The agenda included the Director's Report covering library statistics and capital improvements projects, a Request for Reconsideration of the book "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention – and How to Think Deeply Again," and a policy review addressing confidentiality of records, collection development and maintenance, and reconsideration of materials procedures. The meeting materials referenced exhibits on the Library Bill of Rights and Freedom to Read Statement as part of the policy discussion framework.

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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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  • City Recorder - City of Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ
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    The City Recorder of Phoenix serves as clerk to the City Council, public records manager, and Elections Official, with responsibilities including attending all City Council meetings, preparing and retaining meeting minutes, administering oaths of office, overseeing public records requests, and establishing retention policies and procedures. The City Recorder provides election information to candidates and citizens but does not conduct elections directly; instead, the Jackson County Elections Office conducts all county-wide elections.

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  • Public Records Policy - City of Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN
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    The City of Knoxville's public records policy establishes procedures for requesting access to municipal records, with different submission processes depending on the record type: property records requests go to the Development Services Department, while requests for E-911, Fire, Police, and other specified records follow the Guide to Public Records Requests, and all other requests use the standard Public Records Request Form sent to Communications@KnoxvilleTN.gov with a photo ID copy. The policy, grounded in the City Charter and Tennessee state law, requires city employees to provide timely access to public records while maintaining their integrity and organizational efficiency, with complaints directed to the Deputy Director of Communications at (865) 215-3480. The city adopts the Tennessee Comptroller's schedule of reasonable charges for copying and production, with the policy subject to review every two years.

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  • Records Bureau | Dearborn Heights, MI

    Dearborn, MI
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    The Records Bureau of the Dearborn Heights Police Department processes police reports, FOIA requests, background checks, fingerprints, and firearm registrations, staffed by one Lieutenant and two civilian employees. The bureau offers various services to the public including incident reports, traffic accident reports, background checks, and fingerprinting, with fees ranging from $6 to $60 depending on the service requested. Services are available both in-person at the Justice Center on Michigan Avenue and by mail, with specific procedures and fee structures outlined for each request type.

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  • Open Records - Wilkes-Barre Township

    Wilkes-Barre, PA
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    Wilkes-Barre Township provides information on its compliance with Pennsylvania's Right to Know Law and procedures for requesting public records. The township outlines requirements for submitting open records requests, including that requests must be specific and identify existing documents rather than ask general questions or request newly created records, and that anonymous requests are not accepted. The township clarifies what constitutes a public record, notes that not all emails qualify as public records, and directs requestors to the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law and the township's Agency Open Records Officer for additional guidance and submission of formal requests.

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  • Public Records Access | Huntsville-Madison County Public Library

    Huntsville, AL
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    The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library established a public records access policy defining procedures for handling external requests for employee information, Board minutes, library policies, and other records. Under the policy, the Director of Human Resources serves as the designated officer to receive and evaluate all public records requests, with authority to determine whether information should be provided based on privacy, security, and operational impact considerations. Requesters must use the City of Huntsville's Public Records Request form, and the Director will respond in writing within a reasonable timeframe regarding availability and any associated copying or compilation costs, which must be paid before records are released.

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  • Public Records | City of Boise

    Boise, ID
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    This webpage describes the City of Boise's public records access procedures and policies under the Idaho Public Records Act. It explains that all public records are available for inspection with potential associated costs, and provides multiple submission methods for records requests (online, by mail, fax, or in person) through the City Clerk's office, with a separate process for Boise Police Department records. The page defines key terms including "public record" and "writing" as specified in Idaho Code and notes that released records are not warranted for completeness or accuracy.

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  • Right to Know Request | Lower Paxton Township, PA

    Harrisburg, PA
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    Lower Paxton Township adopted Resolution 2026-01 to amend and restate its Right-to-Know Policy, establishing procedures for public records requests in compliance with Pennsylvania Act 3 of 2008. The policy defines public records broadly to include documents in any format and establishes that all records in Township possession are presumed public unless specifically exempt under Pennsylvania law, attorney-client privilege, or other applicable restrictions. Written records requests must be submitted to the Township Manager Michael H. Gossert (or designee) and can be accessed Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with a form available online or at the Municipal Center.

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  • Right To Know - Bethlehem Township

    Bethlehem, PA
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    This document provides contact information and procedures for Bethlehem Township residents to submit Right-to-Know requests under Pennsylvania's open records law. The Open Records Officer is Doug Bruce (dbruce@bethlehemtownship.org) for municipal records and Chief Gregory J. Gottschall (ggottschall@bethlehemtownship.org) for police records, both reachable at the township office at 4225 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18020, or by phone at 610-814-6400. Requests must be submitted using the Standard Right-to-Know Request Form available through the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records website, with appeals of denials directed to either the Northampton County District Attorney's Office or the state Office of Open Records.

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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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  • 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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  • Open records request | City of Lexington, Kentucky

    Lexington, KY
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    This document outlines the City of Lexington, Kentucky's open records request procedures and requirements. To submit a request, individuals must be Kentucky residents and include a statement verifying their residency status. The city accepts requests for various record types including general city records, police and fire department documents, community corrections files, and animal control records, with submissions directed to the Council Clerk's office at 200 E. Main St. during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., or by phone at (859) 258-3240).

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  • Public Records Guide | City of Tampa

    Tampa, FL
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    The City of Tampa Public Records Guide outlines procedures for requesting government records, defining them as materials prepared for official business intended to communicate or formalize knowledge, including documents, photographs, recordings, and other formats. Requesters may be charged copying fees, with extensive requests potentially incurring additional costs; all fees must be paid before records are released, and requests will be acknowledged immediately and fulfilled within a reasonable timeframe. The guide provides contact information for the City Clerk's Archives & Records Division and links to various city departments and external resources for accessing specific types of records.

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  • Public Record Requests | Dane County, Wisconsin

    Madison, WI
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    This document outlines Dane County's public records request procedures. County records are presumed open for public inspection and copying during normal business hours, with requests required to include specific descriptions of subject matter and timeframes per Wisconsin statute. The county provides multiple channels for records requests, including an online form through the Records Control Officer, specialized processes for Public Health Madison & Dane County and the Sheriff's Office, and email options for Wisconsin court system records, with contact information provided for inquiries.

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  • Jacksonville.gov - City Council Meetings Online

    Jacksonville, FL
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    This Jacksonville City Council webpage provides information about meeting schedules and access procedures. The regular meeting schedule includes City Council meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 5:00 p.m., along with various committee meetings scheduled throughout the month, with recent memoranda issued in June and July 2025 addressing addendum policies and meeting notifications. The page also outlines procedures for requesting DVD/CD copies of meeting recordings and closed captioning services to ensure accessibility.

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  • Open Records Policy - Lancaster Township

    Lancaster, PA
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    Lancaster Township's Open Records Policy establishes procedures for requesting public records through the township's Right-to-Know Officer, John Donnelly, via email, mail, or in-person delivery. Requests must use the official RTK Request Form and will receive a response within 5 business days; denied requests may be appealed to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within 15 business days. The policy also references federal requirements for health insurers to provide pricing data in Machine Readable Files format.

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  • Open records request | City of Lexington - Lexingtonky.gov

    Lexington, KY
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    This document provides information about the City of Lexington's open records request process, including eligibility requirements and submission procedures. Requestors must be Kentucky residents and must include a residency statement with their request; records can be requested through various categories including general city records, police and fire department materials, and other specialized records. The Council Clerk's office handles open records requests at 200 E. Main St., and can be reached at (859) 258-3240 during regular business hours.

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  • Public Records Request - Ada County

    Boise, ID
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    This document outlines Ada County's public records request procedures under Idaho Code, allowing residents to request access to or copies of public documents from county offices and departments. It provides instructions for submitting requests through a General Request Form, lists the various departments and types of records available (including Board of County Commissioners agendas and minutes, property assessor information, development plans, court records, and police reports), and notes that requests may be subject to copy and processing fees. Specialized request forms are available for certain departments including the Clerk's Office, Coroner, Prosecutor, Trial Court Administration, and Sheriff's Office.

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