Public Records Request

One of the foundations of our system of democratic government is the people's right to know what their government is doing. Public records not only support the immediate needs of the government and ensure its continuity; they protect the rights and interests of the people. Maintained over time, these records preserve the history of a community. Access to public records includes the individual right to review or inspect public records and obtain copies of public records.

In an effort to provide guidance and a consistent response to public records requests, the City of Red Lodge has adopted a policy by Resolution.

Nothing herein will override a right to privacy or matters of individual or public safety provided by the Montana Constitution, statutes, and rules addressing confidentiality, or other rulings addressing privacy and safety protections.