Your request will be processed in compliance with the Nevada Public Records Act (Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 239).  As such, the city department which has legal custody or control of the public record being requested will provide a response no later than the end of the fifth business day after the request was submitted. 

The response will provide:
(1) the public record requested, if readily available; OR
(2) a date and time after which the public record will be available, if the request will require additional time to fulfill; OR
(3) an explanation as to why the City does not have legal custody or control of the requested record; OR 
(4) a denial of the request with the legal authority which makes the requested record confidential, and thus prevents disclosure.

Pursuant to NRS 239.121, local government records include “any documents, instruments, papers, books, pamphlets or any other records of writings of a local governmental entity,” unless otherwise declared by law to be confidential.  If the City determines that the requested records are confidential, the request will be denied.  However, in such an event, the requesting party is entitled to a log identifying the legal basis upon which the denial is based.

There is no specific language that must be used in a records request.  However, you must provide a reasonable description of the records you are seeking.  To expedite the processing of your request, you should be as specific as possible including the type of record, the subject matter, the approximate dates or date range, etc.

The City is entitled to recover its actual costs in providing a copy of the public record to the requestor.  These costs may include the actual costs incurred in providing the response such as toner, paper, and postage, but will not include an employee’s time, unless the request is extraordinary.  If the actual cost for the requested documents is expected to be over $25.00, the requestor will receive a written notice.  If any cost is imposed for a public records request, it must be paid in full prior to the production of records.

Public Records Fee Schedule

If your request is seeking records from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, please refer to the fee schedule as set by the Sheriff’s Office, by visiting Civil & Records | Carson City.

 

No.  The Nevada Public Records Act allows individuals to make records requests over the telephone, in-person, or through written correspondence.  However, use of the form below allows the Clerk-Recorder’s Office to efficiently respond to the request.

Yes.  Unless the records are confidential, any person may inspect or copy public records at the Clerk-Recorder’s Office, during normal business hours, at no cost.  To ensure that the documents are readily available for inspection, we request that you make an appointment in advance by calling (775) 887-2217.