The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law allows the public to inspect and/or obtain copies of Allegheny County’s public records. Requests can be submitted online, via mail, fax, email, or in-person to the Open Records Officer using the Right-to-Know request form.
About Our Process
Upon submitting a request, you will receive one of the following responses within five business days of the receipt of request:
- Notice on how and when you may inspect or obtain copies of the requested records
- Notice that additional time will be needed for legal review of your request or for the gathering or duplicating of the requested records
- Notice that some or all of the requested records are not subject to production under the Right-to-Know Law
If you disagree with a determination from an Allegheny County open records office, you may file an appeal with the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records. Guidelines and forms for appeals may be found at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Open Records Office. Decisions of the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records may be appealed in court.
Fees
A fee will be charged for all copies requested, and copies will not be provided until applicable fees have been paid.
Photocopies: $0.25 per page for one- or two-sided copies
- This applies to standard-size records (8.5 x 11 or 8.5 x 14 in.)
- Specialized documents will be charged the county's cost of reproduction
Certification: $1.00 per record
Postage Fees: The county's cost of mailing
Electronic Data: A rate set by the county with the approval of the PA Office of Open Records