Public records requests
Find government records, request instructions and the agency that holds them.
Source checked October 14, 2026[4]santacruzcountyca.gov
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Read the county’s request notice, then continue through its Public Records Request control. Describe the records and date range you need; the initial response and actual delivery have different timeframes.
Before you start
- 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]
Fees
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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.
Sources & last checked3 source pages · 5 citations
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- [1] California Government Code — public records determination (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · California Government Code 7922.535 (a)
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
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] California Government Code — public records determination (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · California Government Code 7922.535 (b)
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
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] California Government Code — public records copy-fees (opens in a new tab)
California Legislature · California Government Code 7922.530(a)
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
upon payment of fees covering direct costs of duplication, or a statutory fee if applicable.
- [4] Santa Cruz County — public records route discovery (opens in a new tab)
Santa Cruz County · Public records — the County of Santa Cruz supports the public’s right to timely and transparent access to public
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
the County of Santa Cruz supports the public’s right to timely and transparent access to public records created and maintained by the County.
- [5] Santa Cruz County — public records route discovery (opens in a new tab)
Santa Cruz County · Public records — the County of Santa Cruz supports the public’s right to timely and transparent access to public
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
the County of Santa Cruz supports the public’s right to timely and transparent access to public records created and maintained by the County.