What is the California Public Records Act (CPRA)?
The California Public Records Act (CPRA) was passed by the California Legislature in 1968 for government agencies and requires that government records be disclosed to the public, upon request, unless there is a legal basis for withholding such documents.
Before Submitting a Records Request
Check existing records first
Many County records are already available online. You may find what you need before submitting a request! Please see links to commonly available records and data sets below.
How to Submit a CPRA Request
NextRequest CPRA Portal Now Live
Public record requests for County of Sonoma, Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) and Sonoma County Community Development Commission (CDC) are available for submission through this portal.
Please check the drop down menu for the specific department or agency you wish to contact when submitting a request.
For Sonoma County Sheriff requests, use this link: https://www.sonomasheriff.org/report-request
For Health Services, use this link: https://sonomacounty.gov/health-and-human-services/health-services/health-services-public-records-request
Frequently Viewed Records
Sonoma County maintains a wide range of reports and databases available online.
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