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State public records laws

Most public records requests are governed by state law. Below are the states we have verified ourselves. If you need one we haven't published yet, ask — we add jurisdictions when a real neighbor needs one.

  • California

    California Public Records Act — Cal. Gov. Code § 7920.000 et seq.

    Initial response: 10 days.

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