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Public records requests

Find government records, request instructions and the agency that holds them.

Source checked October 14, 2026[4]
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County records — identify and contact the holding department. This guide covers the specific county records and channels described below. Other departments, cities, courts and independent agencies may keep different records.

Online services & information

These links were found on official source pages. Each service is handled by the office.

County records — identify and contact the holding department (opens in a new tab)[5]Official instructions

Use the county’s department contact directory to send the request to the agency holding the records. Countywide Communications can help identify a department but does not collect other departments’ requests.

Before you start

Availability · County records — send to the holding agency
Requests for public records must be made to individual County departments, agencies, commissions and committees. [7]
Processing time · CPRA copy requests — initial determination; this is not a record-delivery deadline
within 10 days from receipt of the request, determine whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disclosable public records in the possession of the agency [1]
Processing time · CPRA unusual circumstances — written notice must give reasons and the expected determination date
The notice shall not specify a date that would result in an extension for more than 14 days. [2]
Payments · CPRA copies — applicable duplication or statutory fees; inspection and special record products can differ
payment of fees covering direct costs of duplication, or a statutory fee if applicable. [3]
Find the department’s records request contact (opens in a new tab)[6]Official instructions

Use the county’s official contact directory to find the agency that holds your records. Countywide Communications does not collect requests for other departments.

Fees

Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.

Fee amounts have not been reviewed for this office.

Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.

Forms & documents

Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.

Forms have not been reviewed yet. Visit the official website for the current forms and instructions.

Sources & last checked3 source pages · 7 citations

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  1. [1] California Government Code — public records determination (opens in a new tab)

    California Legislature · California Government Code 7922.535 (a)
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    Each agency, upon a request for a copy of records, shall, within 10 days from receipt of the request, determine whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disclosable public records in the possession of the agency and shall promptly notify the person making the request of the determination and the reasons therefor.
  2. [2] California Government Code — public records determination (opens in a new tab)

    California Legislature · California Government Code 7922.535 (b)
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    In unusual circumstances, the time limit prescribed in this article and Article 1 (commencing with Section 7922.500) may be extended by written notice from the head of the agency or a designee to the person making the request, setting forth the reasons for the extension and the date on which a determination is expected to be dispatched. The notice shall not specify a date that would result in an extension for more than 14 days.
  3. [3] California Government Code — public records copy-fees (opens in a new tab)

    California Legislature · California Government Code 7922.530(a)
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    upon payment of fees covering direct costs of duplication, or a statutory fee if applicable.
  4. [4] Los Angeles County — public records request (opens in a new tab)

    Los Angeles County · Public records — Requests for public records must be made to individual County departments, agencies, commission
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    Requests for public records must be made to individual County departments, agencies, commissions and committees.
  5. [5] Los Angeles County — public records request (opens in a new tab)

    Los Angeles County · Public records — Requests for public records must be made to individual County departments, agencies, commission
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    Requests for public records must be made to individual County departments, agencies, commissions and committees.
  6. [6] Los Angeles County — public records request (opens in a new tab)

    Los Angeles County · Public records — PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST CONTACTS
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST CONTACTS
  7. [7] Los Angeles County — public records request (opens in a new tab)

    Los Angeles County · Public records requirement — County records — send to the holding agency
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    Requests for public records must be made to individual County departments, agencies, commissions and committees.
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