Public Records Inspections
Public Records Inspections
Inspection of Public Records
Procedures for requesting Inspection of Public Records: A person wishing to inspect public records may submit a public records request to the designated records custodian, verbally, via e-mail or in writing. However, the procedures and penalties described in the Inspection of Public Records Act apply only to written requests. A written request must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person seeking access to the records. The request must describe the records sought in detail so that the records custodian can identify and locate the requested records. Please refer to on-line form. If e-mailing a request to inspect public records to the designated records custodian as listed above it is recommended that the title of the subject matter of your e-mail you type in: Inspection of Public Records Request.
Inspection of public records is allowed by appointment during regular business hours 8:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday – except legal holidays. Please contact the designated custodian by phone to schedule an appointment for inspection. A reasonable fee will be charged for copies. The records custodian may request that the fees for copying public records be paid in advance, before the copies are made. A receipt showing that the fees have been paid for making copies of public records will be provided.