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In order to make requesting public records as simple as possible,
please follow these three easy steps. It is important that (1)
you know what record you need, (2)
where that specific record is maintained or located and
(3) the request form is properly submitted. |
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1. State Law requires that in order to request access
to government records, you must complete, sign and date a written
request for access and deliver it in person or by mail during
regular business hours to the appropriate custodian of the record
requested. You may also complete and submit a web enabled version
of this request form at www.nj.gov/opra.
OAG-L&PS will not accept submission of a written request
for access by fax or email. Your request is not considered filed
until the written request has been received by the appropriate
custodian of the record requested. If you submit a written request
to any other officer or employee of OAG-L&PS, that officer
or employee does not have the authority to accept your request
on behalf of OAG-L&PS and you will be directed to the appropriate
division custodian. Additional information, custodian email
addresses and agency information links can be found at the above
site.
2. If you 1) submit a request for access to government
records to someone other than the appropriate custodian; or
2) do not complete a written request containing the information
required in this form; or 3) make a request for access by telephone
or fax, the Open Public Records Act and its deadlines, restrictions
and remedies will not apply to your request.
3. The fees for duplication of a government record in
printed form are listed on the front of this form. We will notify
you of any special charges, special service charges or other
additional charges authorized by State law or regulation before
processing your request. Payment shall be made by cash, check
or money order payable to the State of New Jersey.
4. Requests with estimated fees exceeding $25 may require
a 50% deposit. Anonymous requests, when permitted, require a
deposit of 100% of estimated fees. You agree to pay the balance
due upon delivery of the records.
5. By State Law, a custodian must deny access to a person
who is convicted of an indictable offense in New Jersey, any
other state, or the United States, who is seeking government
records containing personal information pertaining to the person’s
victim or the victim’s family.
6. By law, OAG-L&PS must notify you that it grants or
denies a request for access to government records within 7 business
days after the custodian of the record requested receives the
request, provided that the record is currently available and
not in storage or archived. If the record requested is not currently
available or is in storage or archived, the custodian will advise
you within 7 business days when the record can be made available
and the estimated cost. You may agree with the custodian to
extend the time for granting or denying your request or making
records available.
7. You may be denied access to a government record if your
request would substantially disrupt agency operations and the
custodian is unable to reach a reasonable solution with you.
8. If OAG-L&PS is unable to comply with your request
for access to a government record, the custodian will indicate
the reasons for denial in writing and send you a signed and
dated copy.
9. Except as otherwise provided by law or by agreement with
the requestor, if the custodian of the record requested fails
to respond to you within 7 business days of receiving a written,
signed request for access, the failure to respond will be considered
a denial of your request.
10. If your request for access to a government record has
been denied or unfilled within the time permitted by law, you
have a right to challenge the decision by OAG-L&PS to deny
access. At your option, you may either file a complaint in writing
with the Government Records Council (GRC) located in the Department
of Community Affairs or institute a proceeding in the Superior
Court of New Jersey. You may contact the GRC at 866-850-0511(toll
free) or 609-292-6830 or online at www.nj.gov/grc
11. Information provided on this form may be subject to
disclosure under the Open Public Records Act. |
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Custodian Contact Information for each OAG-L&PS Agency |
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- Office of the Attorney General
609-984-6998
- Division of Alcoholic Beverage
Control 609-984-2692
- Division on Civil Rights
609-984-3136
- Division of Consumer Affairs
973-424-8111
- Division of Criminal Justice
609-984-6500
- Division of Gaming Enforcement
609-633-7158
- Division of Highway Traffic
Safety 609-633-9222
- Office of Homeland Security
and Preparedness 609-584-4079
- Division of Law 609-984-4943
- Racing Commission 609-292-0613
- Division of State Police 609-882-2000 ext. 6585
- Election Law Enforcement
Commission 609-292-8700
- Juvenile Justice Commission
609-292-2288
- State Ethics Commission
609-292-1892
Note:
Mailing and Street Addresses are on the backof the OAG-L&PS
specific form
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State
Request Form
generic
online form |
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OAG-LPS
Specific Form
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