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2. Open Records Request Form

   Public records requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Any request may require lengthy review before it is fulfilled, especially when requested records are extensive or include legally protected information. 

   Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.35(3)(f), the City may require prepayment of any fees if the total amount exceeds $5.00.

   Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.35(3)(c), if the cost of location of records is $50.00 or more, the City may impose this cost upon the requester. If this is the case, the requester will be notified, allowing for the requester’s discretion in whether the request should proceed once a deposit is received, the request should be narrowed to lessen or eliminate location costs, or the request should be revoked in its entirety. 

   Wis. Stat.  § 19.35(1)(i) states that no valid request may be refused if the person making the request is unwilling to be identified or state the purpose of the request. You are being asked to provide information on a voluntary basis and as a means to facilitate the request. Please provide either a phone number or email address for communication purposes for the request.

3. Police Records
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   This form is for requesting Records held by the City of Ashland and the various departments of the City. This does not apply to records held by the Ashland Police Department.

5. Requester's Name/Affiliation
7. Address Line 1

   Required if requesting records to be mailed.

9. Address Line 2
11. City
12. State
13. Zip Code
15. Country (If outside of the United States)
17. Phone Number

    While not required, please provide a phone number or email for communications regarding this request.

18. Email Address

    Required if requesting the records to be emailed.  While not otherwise required, please provide a phone number or email for communications regarding this request.

20. Records Requested*

    Please be as specific as possible and describe the records being requested with dates or timeline. Requests for "any and all records" or similar may be denied for being overly broad.

    Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.36, certain records are exempt from inspection. The requester will be notified if the request cannot be fulfilled because of its exempt status.

22. Returning Records*

    Please indicate the delivery method for records responding to your request:

    The cost of hard copies of the requested records is defined in Chapter 165, Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Ashland City Ordinances. When possible, records will be transferred electronically via email at no charge. If email does not allow a large volume of records, the requester will be notified. A USB Drive may be provided by the City for a fee, or the requester can provide a device at no cost.

    1. Email
    2. In-Person (Pick-up at Clerks Office, Fees Apply)

    1. By Mail (Fees Apply)
    2. View In-Person
24. Open Records Request Agreement*

    I agree to pay the costs of photocopying, duplications, and labor costs involved in retrieving information that is not readily available, and the cost of mailing. In the event the estimated charges exceed $50.00, I agree to make a deposit as required by Chapter 133, Ashland City Ordinances.

    I understand that the City of Ashland, WI may withhold information which is not considered public information under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, accompanying Attorney General Opinions and case law. I also understand that the City of Ashland is required to release only those documents that exist, in their current state, and that the City is not required to compile or create specific information in formats for my use.

    1. I Agree
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26. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
27. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

28. Submit

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