City of Hudson, Ohio Public Records Request Form

 

Submitting a Public Records Request

Submit a request for public records to the City of Hudson, Ohio by completing the form below. If you do not wish to complete the form, you may request public records by calling the Communications Manager at 330-342-9539. Or, stop at City Hall, 1140 Terex Road, Hudson, OH between the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. You can remain anonymous, but if you choose to use this form we will need a minimum of an email address in order to respond to the request. Please read all the information at the end of this form regarding costs and next steps before submitting the form. We will respond to your request in a timely manner.

 

What is a Public Record?

The City of Hudson, in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, defines records as including the following: Any document - paper, electronic (including, but not limited to, email), or other format - that is created or received by, or comes under the jurisdiction of a public office that documents the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the office. All records of the City may be public records unless they are specifically exempt from disclosure under the Ohio Revised Code. A copy of the City's Public Records Policy is available online. It is the policy of the City of Hudson to strictly adhere to the state's Public Records Act.

 
 
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Please be as specific as possible so that we can find the records you are looking for.

 
 

If there is any additional information that may help us find the records you need, please include it here.

 

All records are provided in electronic/digital format and emailed to the requestor whenever possible. THERE IS NO FEE FOR ELECTRONIC COPIES. Click here if you want to receive and pay for hard copies. See Copy Costs below.

 

Copy Costs

Electronic documents, regardless of number, are free when sent via email.


Paper Copies: The cost for paper copies for standard size paper (11"x 17" or less) is 5 cents per standard page size. The first 10 pages are free. If a record must be sent out to a private copy service, you will be charged that cost. Copies must be picked up at City Hall and copy costs for printed records must be paid in advance by cash, check or money order (made payable to the City of Hudson.)

 

Next Steps

The City will endeavor to contact you within one to two business days regarding when any records responsive to your request may be available, to clarify your request, to arrange a time and place to review the records, and/or to advise you of any applicable costs. Digital records are provided at no cost.

 

Having Problems Completing this Form?

Contact Communications Manager Jody Roberts at 330-342-9539 or email jroberts@hudson.oh.us for help.