Public Records Requests

The New Jersey Open Public Records Act establishes a process for citizens to make formal requests for government records. The Act defines what a government record is and the mechanism and time frame for requesting it. 

Citizens can submit an OPRA request via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For a Citizen's Guide to OPRA click here.

The following are considered Public Records under OPRA:

• Printed Documents such as agendas, minutes, budget worksheets and presentations, contracts, bills, vouchers
• Handwritten Documents
• Books, Maps and Photographs
• Tape and Video Recordings
• Computer Records and E-Mail
• Electronically Stored Information

EXCEPTIONS

• Where a record does not exist and one must be created to respond to a request.
• Information that would jeopardize security.
• If the record is electronic, the municipality is not obligated to provide the software to view the record.
• Personal Information such as social security number, driver licence number, unlisted phone number
• Public Defender files