Grand Haven, MI · Ottawa County
Freedom of Information Act Request for Public Records
Requestors use this form to ask the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety for police reports or related public records.
What this form is
Use this form to request police reports or information about an incident from the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety. It asks for incident details, the names and relationships of people referred to in the record, the requestor’s contact information, a reason for the request, and a signature and date. The form says the city will respond in writing and notify you of any cost when records are ready.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting police reports or information about an incident from the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety can complete this form.
How to submit it
Email the completed form to [email protected] or send it to 525 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. The form says payment options will be provided when records are ready.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the requestor signs and dates the form, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Grand Haven Freedom of Information Act Request for Public Records form.
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Complete the Request
Fill in the required incident details, requestor information, reason for the request, signature, and date.
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Review the Form
Check that the required fields are completed; the form says an incomplete request may be denied.
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Submit to the Department
Email the form to [email protected] or send it to 525 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417.
Frequently asked questions
- What records can I request with this form?
- The form is for requesting police reports or information regarding an incident. It includes fields for incident type, date, location, and other identifying details.
- How do I submit the public records request?
- Email the completed form to [email protected] or send it to 525 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417.
- Do I need a notary for the public records request?
- No. The form is signed and dated by the requestor without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- What happens after I submit the form?
- The form says the department will respond in writing within five business days; the response may include an extension. When records are ready, the department will notify you of the cost.
Need something notarized?
This Freedom of Information Act Request for Public Records doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.