Public Records

Public records include any recorded information created or maintained as part of OPPD’s work. These records may exist in many formats, including printed documents, emails, photographs, electronic files, maps, audio and more. Only existing records can be provided. Public records laws do not require the creation of new documents, summaries or customized reports.

You may request public records at any time. Providing your request in writing helps us identify the specific records you need and allows us to respond more quickly. 

To help us process your request, please include as much detail as possible. If your request is broad or unclear, we may reach out for more information so that we can locate the correct records. 

You may submit a request using the following methods:  

By Email
LegalOperations@Oppd.com

By Form
Fill out this form

By Mail
OPPD
Legal Operations Department
ATTN: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST
1919 Aksarben Drive
Omaha, NE 68106

When we receive a written request, we will respond within four (4) business days following the date of receipt. If we need more time, we’ll let you know and provide an estimated completion date and notice of any anticipated fees (as described further below).

If there is a legal basis for the redaction of certain information or a denial of access or copies to a request, we will inform the requester in writing and provide the requester notice of the right to appeal.

If the requested record is available online, we will provide the website address to such records.

You may inspect physical records of OPPD at no cost during regular OPPD business hours. If such records are readily available, OPPD does not charge a fee for such inspection. However, in the event such records must be retrieved by OPPD from storage, reviewed for protected or exempt information, or prepared for your inspection, an appointment with OPPD may be required and standard fees described below may apply. To protect the integrity of our records, OPPD staff may determine the inspection location and may monitor the review of all materials provided.

Upon request, copies of the records may be mailed, provided electronically or picked up at OPPD's office. OPPD will hold records for 22 business days. If they are not reviewed or picked up within that time, the request will be closed.

For Nebraska residents and news media, the first eight (8) hours of staff time for locating, preparing and/or redacting records are provided at no cost. After eight (8) hours, standard fees apply.

Nonresidents may be charged for the time spent by non-attorney staff or an attorney for searching, identifying, physically redacting or reviewing the records. 

State law allows public agencies to recover the direct cost of copying and, when applicable, the cost of staff time needed to extract or prepare electronic data. Costs may include, but are not limited to:  

• Materials (paper, electronic media, etc.)
• Labor for duplication or data extraction
• Equipment use 
• Postage or delivery costs 

In the event the request will be subject to fees as provided above, OPPD will notify the requester of such fees as soon as an estimate is available and in advance of OPPD completing the request. OPPD will not provide a substantive response to the request until all fees are paid by the requester.

Payments may be made to OPPD by check or money order. Cash payments may be accepted in person with exact change. Electronic payment options may be available depending on the type of request.

You may submit payment by mail to:

OPPD
Legal Operations Department
ATTN: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST
1919 Aksarben Drive
Omaha, NE 68106