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The City of Richland's Public Records Disclosure Policy outlines the procedures the City will follow to ensure that obligations of the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, are fulfilled in a timely and professional manner.
Search for Records Available Online, Free of Charge
A variety of public records are readily available on the City’s website, free of charge. You are encouraged to review these records prior to submitting a public records request.
Request Access to Records as a Matter of Right
Under state and federal law, certain individuals and/or entities are granted access to certain records held by the City of Richland as a matter of right. View more information and instructions on submitting a request for records outside the scope of the Washington State Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW.
Search for Records Transferred to Washington State Archives
Public records are maintained pursuant to Chapter 40.14 RCW. Conduct a search for records that have been transferred to the Central Regional Branch of the Washington State Archives.
Public Records Fee Schedule
Payment of applicable fees must be received prior to release of records. Payment may be made by cash, check, money order, MasterCard, or Visa.
| Description of Record Format/Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Printed (Paper) Copies (8 1/2x11, 8x14, 11x17) | $0.15 per page |
| Scanned Copies (paper copy converted to electronic format) | $0.10 per page |
| Electronic Records | $0.05 per 4 electronic copies |
| Transmission of Records via Electronic Format | $0.10 per 1 GB |
| Digital Media Storage | Actual Cost |
| Mailing Materials & Postage Manilla Envelope (any size) Postage |
$0.45 each Actual Cost |
| Conversion Fee (Emails to PDF Format) |
$30/hour (See Conversion Rule) |
| Redaction of Body-Worn Camera Footage (Police Only) | $48.00 per hour |
| Customized Service Fee | Actual Cost |
Fees totaling $1.00 or less per request will be waived. The City reserves the right to combine multiple requests that are strategically submitted to avoid paying fees.
Submit a Public Records Request
Submit a public records request through the City’s Public Records Request Portal. You may also check the status of a pending public records request, update your portal account, and access requested records through the portal. Alternative methods for requesting public records are outlined in the City’s Public Records Disclosure Policy.
Please note: The City’s obligation under the Public Records Act is to provide access to existing public records. In order to do so, the requestor must sufficiently identify the record(s) sought. The City has no obligation under the Public Records Act to answer questions, compile data, or create records that do not otherwise exist at the time the request is received.
If you have not received a written acknowledgment from the City within five (5) business days of the receipt of your request, please contact:
Toni Fulton, Public Records Officer at 509-942-7619.
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