Public Records Request

Under Florida law, a public record is broadly defined to include:

Documents, papers, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software, or other material.

Regardless of the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission.

That are made or received pursuant to law or in connection with the transaction of official business by an agency (Fla. Stat. § 119.011(12)).

Exemptions or confidentiality provisions may apply to parts of records (or entire records) under certain conditions. If an exemption is asserted, SLWSD must redact those portions while producing the rest of the record, and must state in writing the statutory basis for the exemption. (Fla. Stat. § 119.07(1)(d)–(f)).

Common exemptions in Florida include certain personal identifying information, law enforcement or investigative records, attorney-client privileged materials, and other matters protected by statute. (See Fla. Stat. § 119.071 for many general exemptions).

Most requests for public records will be processed within five (5) working days of receipt in the District Manager’s office. You will be notified in writing either by fax, email, or letter as to when your request can be completed and timeframe to be completed. Sufficient time must be granted to the District Manager’s office to collect the necessary documents. A deposit may be required at time of request.

• Single sided page: $0.15 per page.
•  Double sided page: $0.20 per page.
•  $1 per certified copy.
•  CD requests are submitted to District Clerk and are $10.00 ea.

Section 119.07 (4) (a) and (c), Florida Statutes.

Certain public records requests may incur extra costs for administrative tasks, such as requests requiring research or other types of extra involvement to obtain the request.

Payment is due at completion and may require deposit before staff will perform any records research or document copying according to Chapter A-1.04 of St. Lucie West Services District General and Procedural Rules. Checks or money orders should be made payable to St. Lucie West Services District.