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Last updated on June 16, 2025

Public Records

Public Records

Did you know? Ohio’s public records laws allow you to request emails, policies, budgets, and more from government offices, and in many cases the office is required to hand it over.

It is up to you to hold our government accountable for its actions. Ohio government can truly be one made by the people and for the people when it is open to the public.

Download Keep An Eye On Your Government: The Activists How-To-Guide below.

Don’t let this invaluable tool go unused!


To request free copies of our Keep An Eye On Your Government palm card, please email [email protected].

Download the Ohio Court Of Claims Complaint Form below.

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