RTK Request

Pennsylvania's Right to Know Law:

On February 14, 2008, Governor Rendell signed into law Act 3 of 2008, known as the Right to Know Law. In accord with this law, Newberry Township has appointed a Right to Know Officer, who will be responsible for the public requests for Newberry Township Police Department documents and public records as follows:

Lt. Braxton Ditty
Newberry Township Police Department
1895 Old Trail Road
Etters, PA 17319
Phone: (717) 938-2608
Fax: (717) 938-2532

All requests shall be in writing and shall be sent to Newberry Township by mail, facsimile , email , submitted through this website or delivered in person during the Newberry Township regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays and official office closings. Newberry Township will not accept verbal for records or email requests that have not utilized the Right To Know Request Form. As soon as possible, but no later than five business days after receiving a written request to access public records, the Right-to-Know Officer or his designee shall respond to the request.

Public bodies may fill anonymous verbal or written requests. If the requestor wishes to pursue the relief and remedies provided for in this Act, the request must be in writing. (Section 702) Written requests need not include an explanation why information is sought or the intended use of the information unless required by law. (Section 703)

Click here for the Right to Know Request Form and Fee schedule

Click here for Newberry Township Police Department Open Records Policy

For information on appeals or questions related to the Right to Know Law, please contact the Office of Open Records.

To file an appeal when a request is denied, you may file an appeal within 15 business days of the agency's response with:

Eric Arenson, Executive Director
Pennsylvania Office of Open Records
555 Walnut Street, Suite 605
Harrisburg PA 17101

Phone: 717-346-9903
Fax: 717-425-5343
Email: openrecords@pa.gov
Website: http://openrecords.pa.gov

To file an appeal when a request is denied due to a Criminal Investigations, appeals may be filed within 15 business days of the agency's response with:

York County Office of the District Attorney

45 N. George Street
York, PA 17401
Phone: 717-771-9600
Fax: 717-771-9738
Website: https://www.yorkda.com/

Requester

First Name *

Last Name *

E-mail Address *

Phone Number *

Address

Street Address *

Apartment / Suite Number

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Records Requested

Enter a detailed description of your request below.

Description *

Include dates, subjects, names, or any specific identifiers to help process the request.

Do you want copies? *

Do you want to inspect the records? *

Do you want certified copies of records? *

Legal U.S. Resident *

By selecting "Yes", I affirm that my full name and contact information is true and correct, and that I am a legal resident of the United States. I understand that a false affirmation may result in the denial of my request and the dismissal of any appeal filed with the Office of Open Records.

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