Public Records Request

 You can request public records by phone, in writing, or in person. Contact Coordinator of Communications and Community Outreach Joan Boiko by email or by phone at (760) 883-2701, ext. 2.

The District must make an initial determination within 10 days of receiving your request as mandated by the California Public Records Act (Government Code § 7922.535). This initial response will tell you if they have disclosable documents and provide an estimated date for production. In some cases, with "unusual circumstances," this may be extended for an additional 14 days (Government Code § 7922.535).

No, some records may be exempt from disclosure due to laws protecting privacy, student records, or attorney-client communications (Government Code §§ 7927.200, 7927.500, 7927.700, 7927.705; 7929.000; Cal. Const., art. I § 3(b)(3)).

The District will determine a reasonable timeline for production based on the time and staff required to collect, prepare, and redact (if necessary) the records. The complexity and volume of your request will also affect the timeframe. The District will consider factors such as staffing and collection time when creating a timeline (Government Code § 7922.535).