Records

Records request may be made either in person at the Modoc County Sheriffs Office or via email at:  records@modocsheriff.us 

Please utilize the attached Records Request Form to request the record from the Modoc County Sheriff's Office. 

Pursuant to Government Code §7922.535.  

• (a) Each agency, upon a request for a copy of records, shall, within 10 days from receipt of the request, determine whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disclosable public records in the possession of the agency and shall promptly notify the person making the request of the determination and the reasons therefor. If the agency determines that the request seeks disclosable public records, the agency shall also state the estimated date and time when the records will be made available.
• (b) In unusual circumstances, the time limit prescribed in this article and Article 1 (commencing with Section 7922.500) may be extended by written notice from the head of the agency or a designee to the person making the request, setting forth the reasons for the extension and the date on which a determination is expected to be dispatched. No notice shall specify a date that would result in an extension for more than 14 days.

Pursuant to Government Code §7922.600, in order to make a focused and effective request, please include the following applicable information to ensure the scope of the request is narrow and clear enough for personnel to determine if POST has the records you are requesting:

• The subject of the record
• A clear, concise, and specific description of the record(s) being requested
• The date(s) of the record(s), or a time period for your request (e.g.: calendar year 2020)
• Full names for the individuals and/or agencies included in your request, including proper spelling
• Any additional information that helps staff identify the record(s) being requested
• Your contact information for response to your request, preferably an email address