Public Records Disclosure

Kitsap County
Public Records Manager

You may request disclosure of public records by completing the Kitsap County Request for Disclosure of Public Records. The form is available by clicking the link below. Complete Section A and submit the form to the appropriate County department or to the Public Records Manager listed above.

Within five days of receipt of the request, the County will either:  (1) provide the record(s); OR (2) deny the request; OR (3) acknowledge the request and provide a reasonable time estimate for the response. The County will charge a fee of $0.15 per copy plus the cost of mailing. Payment is required before copying or mailing.

Pursuant to WAC 44-14-01001, Court records are not subject to this Act. Access to these records is governed by court rules and common law. Most of these court records are open to the public and easily accessible through the Clerk’s Office. For further information, please contact the Clerks Office at 360-337-7164 or on their web site at www.kitsapgov.com/clerk/. Reasonable charges may apply.

Kitsap County Request for Disclosure of Public Records

For more specific information on public records, click on the link below which will take you to the Washington Attorney General web site for Open Records & Open Meetings.

www.atg.wa.gov/records