FAQs

A public record refers to any document, information, or data maintained by a government agency or institution that is considered accessible to the public. It encompasses a wide range of materials, including written documents, electronic files, photographs, and audiovisual recordings, that are created or received by government officials in the course of their official duties.

A person seeking access to government records must obtain them from the government office that created or received the records.

Public bodies have the authority to establish fees for providing access to public records, but they must do so in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Requesters should be aware of any fee schedules or guidelines provided by the public body and may have the right to challenge fees that they believe are excessive or unjustified,