SB 272 CA Public Records Act

Public Records Act Request Form

The California State Legislature adopted the SB 272, the Public Records Act, in 1975. It is designed to give the public access to information in possession of public agencies. The Act also provides that public records shall be open for inspection during regular office hours of the agency. The public can inspect any record unless the record is exempted from disclosure under the act.

HOW DO I MAKE A PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST?

All requests for public records should be directed to Callayomi County Water District staff using the form below. Please include in your request:

  • Your name

  • Your contact information (including phone number, postal address, and email address)

  • A detailed description of the information you are seeking

  • If you would like the information mailed to an address that is different from your contact information, please give the postal address of where you would like the materials sent

Requests may be sent to the Callayomi County Water District 21282 Stewart St, PO Box #92 Middletown, CA 95461, or email ccwdoffice@att.net.

WHO CAN INITIATE A PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST?

Anyone may initiate a request for public records.

WHAT TYPE OF INFORMATION CAN I REQUEST?

Public Records requests may be used to obtain "agency records," which include a wide variety of documents and other materials (including print, photographic, and electronic formats) that were created or obtained by the Callayomi County Water District and are, at the time the request is filed, in the District’s possession and control.

HOW SOON MUST THE AGENCY RESPOND TO MY REQUEST?

Under the Public Records Act, Callayomi County Water District has ten (10) days in to respond to a records request.

HOW MUCH WILL I BE CHARGED FOR MY REQUEST?

Fees for copies are twenty cents per page, unless the requested document has an established statutory fee. 

WHEN MAY PUBLIC RECORDS BE INSPECTED?

Public records are open to inspection during regular business hours. To make an appointment,  please call 707-987-2180. The District office is located at 21282 Stewart St. Middletown, CA 95461.