RECORDS REQUEST WORKFLOWS
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30 workflows
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General public records, open records, FOIA, public information, agency, and government documents workflows.
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Public Records RequestTurn a plain-English objective into a precise request with record categories, date ranges, custodians, identifiers, format requirements, and exclusions.Explore workflow →
Federal
FOIA / Federal Records RequestPrepare a federal records request with a clear description of the records, date range, custodians or systems when known, and the requester information needed for the agency.Explore workflow →
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Public Information RequestRequest public information and government records under applicable public information laws.Explore workflow →
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Open Records RequestRequest open records and government documents under state and local open records laws.Explore workflow →
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Agency Records RequestRequest records from a specific government agency with targeted record categories, custodians, and identifiers.Explore workflow →
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Government Documents RequestRequest government documents, reports, publications, and official records from a government agency.Explore workflow →
Law enforcement & courts
Get reports, filings, case materials, and history tied to an incident, case, or person.
Law enforcement
Police Records RequestRequest incident reports, arrest records, dispatch materials, body-camera records, 911 calls, photographs, and related police records with enough specificity to make the request searchable.Explore workflow →
Law enforcement & courts
Police Report RequestRequest a specific police or incident report by report number, date, location, and involved parties.Explore workflow →
Law enforcement & courts
Police Report Copy RequestRequest a certified or duplicate copy of a police report, including fees, format, and delivery preferences.Explore workflow →
Courts
Court Records RequestOrganize a request for case files, docket materials, filings, exhibits, and other court-held records while preserving case identifiers and date ranges.Explore workflow →
Law enforcement & courts
Criminal Records RequestRequest criminal case files, charges, court records, sentencing, probation, and related records for a specific case or person.Explore workflow →
Law enforcement & courts
Criminal History RequestRequest criminal history records, rap sheets, background information, and related records from the appropriate agency.Explore workflow →
Law enforcement & courts
Arrest Records RequestRequest arrest reports, booking records, charging documents, and related law enforcement records.Explore workflow →
Law enforcement & courts
Background Check Records Request — Screening ReportsRequest background check records, screening reports, and related records from the agency that conducted or maintains the check.Explore workflow →
Property & development
Request property, parcel, code, permit, inspection, zoning, and development records.
Property
Property & Parcel RecordsBuild a targeted request for property, parcel, assessor, recorder, ownership, and related public records tied to a property or parcel.Explore workflow →
Property & Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement Records RequestCreate a focused public-records request for code violations, complaints, inspections, notices, photographs, permits, citations, communications, and enforcement history for a property or case.Explore workflow →
Planning
Planning & Development RecordsRequest planning applications, staff reports, zoning materials, development correspondence, meeting records, and related agency files.Explore workflow →
Vital records
Request birth, marriage, divorce, and death records from the appropriate records custodian.
Vital records
Birth Records RequestRequest birth certificates, registration records, amendments, and related vital records from the appropriate vital records office.Explore workflow →
Vital records
Marriage Records RequestRequest marriage licenses, certificates, applications, and related vital records from the county clerk or vital records office.Explore workflow →
Vital records
Divorce Records RequestRequest divorce decrees, case files, and related family court records from the court or vital records office.Explore workflow →
Vital records
Death Records RequestRequest death certificates, registration records, and related vital records from the appropriate vital records office.Explore workflow →
Personal records
Request military, medical, employment, and education records held by agencies or institutions.
Personal records
Military Records RequestRequest military service records, personnel files, discharge papers, and related military records.Explore workflow →
Personal records
Medical Records RequestRequest medical records, treatment histories, test results, and related health records from a healthcare provider.Explore workflow →
Personal records
Employment Records RequestRequest employment records, personnel files, payroll, and related employment records from an employer.Explore workflow →
Personal records
Education Records RequestRequest education records, transcripts, enrollment history, and related student records from a school or educational institution.Explore workflow →
Communications & cases
Target government communications or build a records request around a specific case.
Communications
Government Emails & Communications RecordsBuild a precise request for government emails, attachments, texts, messaging, calendars, letters, meeting follow-up, and communications with outside parties using custodians, search terms, and date ranges.Explore workflow →
Case research
Records About a Specific CaseBuild a case-centered request that connects names, addresses, case numbers, dates, departments, and referenced documents into one coherent records scope.Explore workflow →
Follow up & appeal
Follow up on unanswered requests or respond to a records denial.
Lifecycle
Records Follow-Up RequestFollow up on an unanswered, incomplete, or delayed records request with a targeted inquiry about status, missing items, and deadlines.Explore workflow →
Lifecycle
Records Denial / Appeal RequestAppeal a records request denial by identifying the denied categories, stated exemption basis, and arguments for disclosure.Explore workflow →