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Showing 25 of 208 agencies (results 76–100, page 4 of 9) for “county”.

California (2)

Los Angeles County
Jurisdiction
California · CA
Records law
California Public Records Act (Cal. Gov't Code §§ 7920.000–7931.000)
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San Diego County
Jurisdiction
California · CA
Records law
California Public Records Act (Cal. Gov't Code §§ 7920.000–7931.000)
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Georgia (2)

Douglas County
Jurisdiction
Georgia · GA
Records law
Georgia Open Records Act (Ga. Code Ann. §§ 50-18-70 to 50-18-77)
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Illinois (3)

Cook County Health
Jurisdiction
Illinois · IL
Records law
Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1–140/11)
Dataset note
Cook County Health was the subject of a FOIA lawsuit that reached the Illinois Supreme Court. The agency has a reputation for asserting HIPAA and privacy exemptions to deny access to records.
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DuPage County Sheriff
Jurisdiction
Illinois · IL
Records law
Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1–140/11)
Dataset note
DuPage County does not require a standard form for FOIA requests. The Sheriff's Office has a dedicated email for FOIA requests.
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Peoria County Sheriff
Jurisdiction
Illinois · IL
Records law
Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1–140/11)
Dataset note
The Peoria County Sheriff's Office uses the JustFOIA portal for FOIA requests. The office was involved in a FOIA lawsuit that was dismissed as moot after records were released.
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Michigan (3)

Genesee County
Jurisdiction
Michigan · MI
Records law
Michigan Freedom of Information Act (Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 15.231–15.246)
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Washtenaw County
Jurisdiction
Michigan · MI
Records law
Michigan Freedom of Information Act (Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 15.231–15.246)
Responsive Verified
Wayne County Sheriff
Jurisdiction
Michigan · MI
Records law
Michigan Freedom of Information Act (Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 15.231–15.246)
Dataset note
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office does not have a dedicated public portal. Requests must be submitted in writing via email or mail. The office is generally responsive but may charge for search and duplication fees.
Responsive Unreviewed

New York (1)

Kings County (Brooklyn) County Clerk / Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
New York · NY
Records law
New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (N.Y. Pub. Off. Law §§ 84–90)
Dataset note
Known for charging high fees for searches performed by clerk staff; FOIL requests must be submitted in writing; prefers mail; certified copies require additional fees.
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North Carolina (2)

Alamance County Sheriff
Jurisdiction
North Carolina · NC
Records law
North Carolina Public Records Act (N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 132-1–132-10)
Dataset note
The Alamance County Sheriff's Office does not have a dedicated public portal. Requests must be submitted in writing via email or mail. The office is generally responsive but may charge for copies of records.
Responsive Unreviewed
Wake County
Jurisdiction
North Carolina · NC
Records law
North Carolina Public Records Act (N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 132-1–132-10)
Dataset note
Online form for submitting public records requests to Wake County Communications Office. Automated system provides confirmation and tracking.
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Oklahoma (3)

Cleveland County
Jurisdiction
Oklahoma · OK
Records law
Oklahoma Open Records Act (Okla. Stat. tit. 51, §§ 24A.1–24A.28)
Dataset note
Requests for divorce, small claims, marriage license, evictions, civil/criminal cases go to the Court Clerk's office. Download and complete the Open Records Request form from the county website.
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Oklahoma County
Jurisdiction
Oklahoma · OK
Records law
Oklahoma Open Records Act (Okla. Stat. tit. 51, §§ 24A.1–24A.28)
Dataset note
Open Records Requests may be made directly to the applicable county office or department. Several county offices accept requests online via the Oklahoma County website. PDF forms available for download.
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Tulsa County
Jurisdiction
Oklahoma · OK
Records law
Oklahoma Open Records Act (Okla. Stat. tit. 51, §§ 24A.1–24A.28)
Dataset note
County Clerk Michael Willis: (918) 596-5801. Land records and real estate documents available through the County Clerk's office. Use the Tulsa County Mobile app for citizen requests.
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Pennsylvania (6)

Allegheny County Sheriff
Jurisdiction
Pennsylvania · PA
Records law
Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 Pa. Stat. Ann. §§ 66.1–66.9)
Dataset note
The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office does not have a dedicated public RTKL portal. Requests may be submitted via email or mail. The office is generally responsive but may provide aggressive cost estimates.
Responsive Unreviewed
Berks County
Jurisdiction
Pennsylvania · PA
Records law
Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 Pa. Stat. Ann. §§ 66.1–66.9)
Responsive Verified
Chester County
Jurisdiction
Pennsylvania · PA
Records law
Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 Pa. Stat. Ann. §§ 66.1–66.9)
Responsive Verified
Cumberland County
Jurisdiction
Pennsylvania · PA
Records law
Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 Pa. Stat. Ann. §§ 66.1–66.9)
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Luzerne County
Jurisdiction
Pennsylvania · PA
Records law
Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 Pa. Stat. Ann. §§ 66.1–66.9)
Responsive Verified
York County
Jurisdiction
Pennsylvania · PA
Records law
Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 Pa. Stat. Ann. §§ 66.1–66.9)
Responsive Verified

Texas (2)

Montgomery County
Jurisdiction
Texas · TX
Records law
Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code §§ 552.001–552.353)
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Nueces County
Jurisdiction
Texas · TX
Records law
Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code §§ 552.001–552.353)
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Washington (1)

King County
Jurisdiction
Washington · WA
Records law
Washington Public Records Act (Wash. Rev. Code §§ 42.56.001–42.56.904)
Dataset note
GovQA online portal for records from Council, Elections, Assessor, and courts. Sheriff's Office disclosure: [email protected]. For portal help: [email protected] or (206) 263-2250.
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