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Ohio State Police processes public records requests under Ohio Public Records Law. Requests carry a -1 business days response window.

File a request with Ohio State Police

Ohio State Policevia email ·
Ohio Public Records LawORC § 149.43 · -1 business days

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Filing process

How records requests work with Ohio State Police

Your request is filed in your name under Ohio Public Records Law. We act as your communications agent, routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.

  1. 1

    Filed (day 0)

    Submitted to Ohio State Police.

  2. 2

    Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)

    Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.

  3. 3

    Response window (-1 business days)

    Under Ohio Public Records Law, the agency must respond within -1 business days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.

  4. 4

    Records delivered or denied

    No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.

  5. 5

    Appeal if denied

    We draft an appeal to Court of Claims and can connect you with a public records attorney.

Governing law

Ohio Public Records Law

ORC § 149.43

Ohio State Police is governed by Ohio Public Records Law, which requires a response within -1 business days. Anyone may file, no residency requirement.

Frequently asked

Ohio State Police public records FAQ

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What to request

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Jurisdiction

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