Public Records Request

Public Records Request

Attn: Public Records Request Coordinator, address: 815 North Jackson Street, Athens, Tennessee 37303, phone: (423) 744-2702, email: publicrecords@athenstn.gov
The Tennessee Public Records Act (TPRA) grants Tennessee citizens the right to access open public records that exist at the time of the request. The TPRA does not require records custodians to compile information or create or recreate records that do not exist.
From*
Requestor's Name and Contact Information
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
example@example.com
Is the requestor a Tennessee citizen?*

YesNo
Please upload a photograph or photocopy of a valid state or federally issued I.D. (Your request will not be granted without this documentation.)

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Are you representing an individual associated with the records being requested (attorney, insurance agent or adjuster, etc....)? If yes, please provide a letter of representation for your client.*

YesNo
If applicable, please upload the Letter of Representation for your client.

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Request:*

On-site Inspection (The TPRA does not permit fees or require a written request for inspection only.)Copy / Duplicate (If costs for copies are assessed, the requestor has a right to receive an estimate.)
Do you wish to receive an estimate of cost before the request is fulfilled?*

YesNo, I waive my right to an estimate and agree to pay copying / labor costs.
I agree to pay costs in an amount not to exceed $ Amount*
Payment in advance will be required when costs are estimated to be over $5.00. (Resolution 2017-11)
Delivery Preference:*

On-Site Pick-UpUSPS First-Class MailStorage DeviceEmail
Records Requested

Provide a detailed description of the record(s) requested, including:

(1) type of record;

(2) timeframe or dates for the records sought; and

(3) subject matter or keywords related to the records.

Under the TPRA, record requests must be sufficiently detailed to enable a governmental entity to identify the specific records sought. As such, your record request must provide enough detail to enable the records custodian responding to the request to identify the specific records you are seeking.
Type of Record:*

Athens Police DepartmentCity of Athens, TN Public Record
Timeframe or Dates for the Records Sought:
Subject Matter or Keywords Related to the Records:
* Required when electronic records are being requested.
Any additional details that will assist the records custodian with identifying the specific records sought.
Signature of Requestor*
Date Submitted*

MonthDayYear
Date
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