San Diego Public Records Information

The Public Records Act was adopted in the year 1975 by the state of California allowing the members of the general public to access all records maintained by the various public agencies of the state. The residents of California including the city of San Diego have every right to inspect the public records within the premises of the offices during regular business hours. While most records are considered to be open, there may be a few instances where the actual inspection or retrieval of a record may be restricted for reasons of privacy or for investigation purposes.

Procedure for a Public Records Request

It is necessary to direct the request to the concerned department of the city. The address as well as contact details can also be obtained by contacting the city clerk by e-mail: cityclerk@sandiego.gov. Other details about the process as well as the names of the divisions concerned can be obtained by calling (619) 533-4000. The requests should be preferably made in writing and be concise and to the point as well. The main information that is required to be included in a public records request consists of:

1. The type of record requested
2. Details about the subject of the record including the name, address and dates.
3. Purpose for the request
4. Your contact information which must consist of your own name, address, telephone number and e-mail Ids.
5. Reasons for seeking a waiver on the requisite fee, if you feel justified in asking for a waiver.

The city agency of San Diego gets a maximum period of ten days in order to respond to the requests. The public records of San Diego are also open for inspections by the general public on all working days Monday through Friday at normal business hours. The city clerks office is located at 202 “C” Street San Diego, CA 92101. A map giving you the directions can be viewed from http://www.sandiego.gov/directories/servmap1.shtml as well.

Criminal Records

Information about the ten most wanted criminals of San Diego county a well as the city of San Diego can be obtained by accessing the official resource at http://www.sdcrimestoppers.com/10http://www.peoplepublicrecords.org/mostwanted.html . The crime statistics for San Diego City as well as the county of the same name can be checked by logging in to http://www.arjis.org/ . Sex offender registry provides vital information about the sex offenders and predators lurking within the city limits. The information can be accessed by going to website of the Attorney General http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/.

Vital Records

The vital records of San Diego consist of important information about the city’s disaster management procedures and policies. This becomes essential in order to provide necessary services to the residents of the city during the times of disaster. These records are maintained in the Midwest region of the area.

Property Records

The records of all permits issued for construction since 1990 are available to the general public. A few of the permits issued as far back as 1955 can be obtained by contacting the concerned department personally at 1222 First Avenue or by calling (619) 446-5200. An online form for making the request can be obtained from http://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/industry/buildrecords.shtml. The results are normally mailed within a period of ten days. A copy of the record can also be obtained from the department on payment of the requisite fees.