Public Records Requests

Public Records Requests

Access to Public Records

The Town of Victoria Woods is committed to transparency and providing members of the public with access to public records in accordance with the Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA), Indiana Code § 5-14-3.

Under Indiana law, members of the public generally have the right to inspect and copy records maintained by a public agency unless the records are confidential or otherwise exempt from disclosure under state or federal law.

How to Request a Public Record

To help the Town locate the records you are requesting, please provide a description that identifies the requested records with reasonable particularity.

When submitting a request, it may be helpful to include:

  • Your name and contact information

  • A clear description of the record or records requested

  • Relevant dates or date ranges, when known

  • The department, meeting, project, or subject associated with the records

  • Your preferred method of receiving or inspecting the records

Providing specific information can help the Town identify and process your request efficiently.

Submit a Request

Public records requests may be directed to:

Town of Victoria Woods
2148 Victoria Woods Dr.
Victoria Woods, IN 47601

Phone: 812-706-2534
Email: info@victoriawoodsin.gov

Please indicate that your communication is a Public Records Request.

Response to Requests

The Town will respond to public records requests in accordance with the Indiana Access to Public Records Act.

The time required to produce records may vary depending on the nature and scope of the request, the location and volume of responsive records, the need to review records for information that is confidential or exempt from disclosure, and other circumstances.

The Town is not required to create a new record that does not already exist in order to fulfill a request.

Records That May Not Be Available

Certain records or portions of records may be confidential or exempt from public disclosure under Indiana or federal law.

When appropriate, confidential or exempt information may be withheld or redacted before records are provided.

Fees

Fees for copying or providing public records, when applicable, will be assessed in accordance with Indiana law and Town policies.

Additional Information

Additional information regarding Indiana’s public access laws is available through the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac.

Nothing on this page is intended to limit or expand the rights or obligations established by the Indiana Access to Public Records Act or other applicable law.