Information on how to Request Public Records and File Complaints
When requesting public records or filing a complaint, you may need the following information:
- A report number (if available)
- Date, time, and location of the incident
- Name or badge number of the deputy involved
- Name(s) and birth date(s) of other person(s) involved (if any)
- Phone number where you can be reached
- Address where you want records to be sent
- If filing a complaint, include a description of incident and contact information for any witnesses
- If requesting records, include cash or a money order for processing fees (if any)
Please keep a personal record of any contact (including attempts to contact) that you have with law enforcement when requesting records and/or filing complaints. This personal record should include:
- Date and time of contact
- Type of contact (in person, telephone, mail or email)
- Name of person assisting you (if any), and
- Details of interaction
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