Get Public Records Request Form - City Of Renton - Rentonwa

The request must be for a specific identifiable record or series of records. The more precisely you identify the record you seek, the more efficient and effective we can be in locating and providing the appropriate documents. If you need assistance submitting your request, please call 360-725-2733.

Call (425) 430-6501 or email jsubia@rentonwa.gov or cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. Please provide your full name, city of residence, email address and/or phone number, and topic in your message.

A public record is defined in RCW 42.56. 010(3) as any writing that is prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local government agency, and which contains information that relates to the conduct of government, or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function.

All records maintained by state and local agencies are available for public inspection unless law specifically exempts them. You are entitled to access to public records under reasonable conditions, and to copies of those records upon paying the costs of making the copy.

Yes, criminal records are public records in Washington. As per the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), criminal records are public records since they were created and maintained by law enforcement agencies in the state.

Washington law (Chapter 42.56 RCW) requires that identifiable public records be made available to members of the public for inspection and copying upon request. Only records that are exempt by law may be withheld from disclosure. The Act also requires that the public records requested are "identifiable".

Washington law (Chapter 42.56 RCW) requires that identifiable public records be made available to members of the public for inspection and copying upon request. Only records that are exempt by law may be withheld from disclosure. The Act also requires that the public records requested are "identifiable".

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