Guidelines for Making and Receiving Public Records Requests

Many requests can be addressed via free, online public court records available through the Alachua County Clerk of the Court’s website.

The requestor is not required to explain the purpose or reason for a public records request. The requestor may not be required to disclose his or her name, address, telephone number or the like, unless otherwise required by law for the release of the information.

Agencies are required to produce only those records that already exist, with applicable redactions and exclusions per law, and do not have to create a new records to fulfill a request. There is nothing in the public records law providing for a standing request for production of public records that may be produced or received in the future.

Agencies do not have to respond to or answer questions about public records, other than with information about how to obtain them and any associated cost.

For fees associated to public records requests visit the Records Division page.

You may also make a public records request in person at the Alachua Police Department or by contacting (386) 462-6571. Operating hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Traffic Crash Requests

If within the first 60 days of occurrence, the requestor MUST provide photo identification and the completed APD Traffic Crash Affidavit Form.