What is the Process for Obtaining Public Records under OPRA?

A request for access to or for a copy of a government record can be submitted on NextRequest Portal. Request forms can be picked up in person at the Hunterdon County Counsel's Office.

Where a legal determination must be made as to whether government records are "public records" as provided by law, the request will be reviewed by the Hunterdon County Counsel's Office. You will be provided with a response with that information within seven business days of your request.

The seven business day time frame starts the day after your request has been received. 

Records which are not readily available, in storage, or which will require a search of records, will be made available as soon as possible, and the requestor will be provided with response within seven business days of making the request indicating the time which will be required to provide the records.

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1. What is the Open Public Records Act or “OPRA”?
2. What is a Public Record?
3. What is the Process for Obtaining Public Records under OPRA?
4. What are the Fees for Obtaining Public Records?
5. Can I Appeal a Denial of my Request for Public Records under OPRA?