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Public Records

The California Public Records Act provides the public with important rights to view and copy records held by public agencies in the State. Public records are open to inspection during the office hours of City Hall and every person has a right to inspect public records, except when provided for by law.

Frequently requested documents

Use these links to see if the document you are requesting can be accessed instantly:

Please contact the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder’s Office at 925-335-7900 for the following: 

 

Submit a Public Records Request 

Requests to inspect and or copy public records of the City can submitted online or by mail. 

1. Building your request

To enable staff to respond to your request as efficiently as possible, please include:

  • The date range for the records requested
  • The department that holds the records (if known)
  • Description of records requested

2. Fill out the online application 

Enter your request and attach any supporting documents using our convenient online portal. 

Submit a Public Records Request

3. We will contact you

Your Public Records Request will be forward to the appropriate department and you will be sent a confirmation e-mail. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 6250 to 6270, the typical timeline for the City to make a determination of available records is ten (10) calendar days from the date of receipt of the request. There may be occasions when it is impractical to provide an immediate copy for review or duplication, you will be notified of the time delay within ten days. If for some reason your public records request cannot be granted, you will be notified within ten days of the receipt of the request. 

Fees for copies of public records 

The California Public Records Act provides that a fee may be charged to cover the direct costs incurred in making copies of records or information requested. A fee of $0.10 per page will be charged for photocopies. This fee may be waived at the City’s sole discretion for requests totaling fewer than 50 pages. 

Exemptions 

The underlying purpose of the California Public Records Act is to assure broad access to public records. Any grounds for denying access to public records must be found in the enumerated exemptions of the California Public Records Act. Many of the exemptions are very specific and pertain to particular types of public records such as certain personnel or medical records. 

 

Contact

City Clerk’s Office 
Phone: (925) 943-5818 
CityClerk@walnut-creek.org
Schedule an in-person appointment