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Alameda County Government processes public records requests under California Public Records Act. Requests carry a 10 calendar days response window. County: Alameda County

File a request with Alameda County Government

FREE TO FILE
Alameda County Governmentvia Email · acgov.org
California Public Records ActGov. Code § 7920 · 10 calendar days

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Filed with Alameda County Government within 24 hours · deadline tracked automatically · follow-ups sent if the agency goes silent

Filing process

How records requests work with Alameda County Government

Your request is filed in your name under California Public Records Act. We act as your communications agent — routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.

  1. 1

    Filed (day 0)

    Submitted to Alameda County Government via acgov.org.

  2. 2

    Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)

    Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.

  3. 3

    Response window (10 calendar days)

    Under California Public Records Act, the agency must respond within 10 calendar days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.

  4. 4

    Records delivered or denied

    No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.

  5. 5

    Appeal if denied

    We draft an appeal to Superior Court and can connect you with a public records attorney.

Governing law

California Public Records Act

Gov. Code § 7920

Alameda County Government is governed by California Public Records Act, which requires a response within 10 calendar days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.

Frequently asked

Alameda County Government public records FAQ

Related agencies

Other agencies in California

What to request

Common records from Alameda County Government

Jurisdiction

All California public records resources