Covington, GA · Newton County
Police Open Records Request Form
Use this form to request Covington Police Department records, such as case reports, pictures, videos, or car body camera footage.
What this form is
The Covington Police Department Open Records Request Form lets citizens and legal representatives request police records. It asks for the request and incident dates, case or reference number, requester and party names, contact details, preferred delivery method, and the records sought. The form notes that fees apply and an attachment provides item costs; open Superior Court cases may be referred to the District Attorney’s office.
Who needs it
Citizens and legal representatives seeking records from the Covington Police Department can complete this request form.
How to submit it
Email the request to [email protected] or mail it to 13183 Harland Drive, Covington, GA 30014. The form notes that fees apply and lists copy and processing costs.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the requester just signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Covington Police Department Open Records Request Form.
- 2
Complete The Request
Enter the request and incident dates, case or reference number, requester details, contact information, delivery preference, and records sought.
- 3
Gather Any Attachments
Review the form’s fee information and the attachment that provides the set cost of requested items.
- 4
Submit The Form
Email it to [email protected] or mail it to 13183 Harland Drive, Covington, GA 30014.
Frequently asked questions
- What records can I request with this form?
- The form lists case reports, pictures, videos, and car body camera footage as records you can request. It also asks for a case number or reference and the names of parties involved.
- How do I submit the Covington open records request?
- Email the completed request to [email protected] or mail it to 13183 Harland Drive, Covington, GA 30014. The form says a fee applies and includes listed copy and processing costs.
- Do I need a notary for the Police Open Records Request Form?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the requester just signs and dates the form.
- How long does an open records request take?
- The form says requests must be acknowledged within three business days. The department will contact you within that time with an estimated timeline or to let you know if the records are ready.
Need something notarized?
This Police Open Records Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Covington form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.