Colorado Open Records Act Policy
POLICY REGARDING REQUESTS
FOR PUBLIC RECORDS – Research and Retrieval
Requesting Public Records
To request public records, contact Seter, Vander Wall & Mielke, P.C. at 303-770-2700 and an individual there will identify the designated custodian for the requested records. Records requests must be in writing and directed to the designated custodian of records. General emails to the District (or inquiries on the District’s website or social media sites) will not be treated as records requests under CORA. Requests must be submitted to and received by the designated records custodian.
All requests must contain the following information:
- Description of the records being requested. Describe the request as specifically as possible. If you are uncertain about which records contain the information you are seeking, provide a description of the type of information you are searching for, including date ranges.
- If photocopies or electronic copies are being sought, your contact information and preferred method of delivery of the records.
Limitations
The District will only produce those documents as permitted by CORA. Documents that are prohibited from disclosure under CORA will not be released.
Fees and Costs
Fees for research and retrieval of public records may be imposed at the discretion of the records custodian as follows:
1st Hour - No Charge
More than 1 Hour - $41.37/hour
Hourly research and retrieval fees may be adjusted for inflation pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-72-205(b). Other fees may be imposed at the discretion of the records custodian consistent with the provisions of CORA.