Public Records Act Request
How to make a Public Records Act Request
The California Public Records Act (CPRA) is a series of laws meant to guarantee that the public has access to public records of governmental bodies in California. Anyone can request public documents in California, and a purpose does not have to be stated. Requesting public records can be a maze of rules and forms, and we want to help you through the process. Please click on the following link to submit a Public Record Request.
Alternately you may utilize the following forms:
A public records request for information from the Monterey County Emergency Communications Department can be started by contacting Colleen Reardon, Custodian of Records at reardonc@co.monterey.ca.us
You will want to include the following information to ensure the scope of the request is understood and clear enough for personnel to determine if we have the records you are requesting.
- The date(s) of the record
- The subject of the record
- Location of the incident
- A clear and specific description of the record
- Any additional information that helps staff identify the record
- Your complete contact information, so that we may notify you when your request is available
Prompt access to public records is required by the CPRA (Government Code 6253).
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