FAQs

A public records request applies to the County’s existing records. New records will not be created in response to a public records request.
Exemptions are applied at the time a public records request is received. A request for exempt records will not remain open until the records are no longer exempt.
The County is not required to provide records in a specific format. A Special Service Fee may apply for records requested to be provided in a format not routinely used by the County.
Responsive, non-exempt records will only be provided after payment of all applicable fees.
County is not required to explain records or answer questions about the content of records.
The County is not required to process a “standing” public records request (e.g. a continuing request to provide minutes of a monthly meeting).
The County is not required to proceed on new requests from the same requestor until balances due on open requests are either paid, or the request has been administratively closed.

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