• provide requested records;
• inform the requester when they will be provided; or
• state why the records cannot be provided.

• Real Property Characteritics
• Sales Information on Properties
• Personal Property Renditions

• County Commission minutes
• Real Estate Transfers and Ownerships
• Registerd Voters

• Paid Taxes
• Cancelled/Refunded Taxes

• Deeds
• Plats

• Accident Reports
• Theft Reports

• Medical treatment records of individuals
• Personnel records of County Employees
• Records protected by attorney-client privilege or by rules of evidence.
• Notes and preliminary drafts.
• Criminal investigation records.
• Correspondence with individual citizens.
• Social Security numbers, account numbers and other private information
• contained within records that otherwise may be disclosed.

• Call the Freedom of Information Officer at 785-863-2272.
• You may e-mail questions that do not relate to a specific records request to the Freedom of Information Officer at lbuttron@jfcountyks.com.

1. Prepare your request. Consult with the agency to find if the record you want is available. You will need to describe what you want in specific terms. If you're not sure which agency has the record you need, ask the Freedom of Information Officer.
2. Submit your request. Simple requests for a few current records often can be handled by telephone or in person while you wait. For more complex request, the agency may require written requests. Describe records you want as specifically as possible. The agency may provide optional form(s) for this purpose. The form is available in .pdf format by clicking on the following link: Records Request. Fill in the blanks with required and optional information, and send you request to the Freedom of Information Officer. Use of the form is encouraged, but not required.
3. Agency responds within three business days. For routine requests, agencies will produce most records within three business days. Some records may require more time to locate or produce. There may be times when your request may be denied, in whole or in part. If the request is denied, the agency must identify the records denied, and the specific legal authority for the denial. In all situations the agency will respond within three business days.
4. Questions? If you have questions or concerns about your request, contact Jefferson County's Freedom of Information Officer.

Most simple requests to inspect current records or obtain copies will not require fees. KORA allows agencies to recover actual costs required to provide you access to or copies of records. These fees are set on a agency by agency basis. Copies of the various fee schedules are available in each office and the office of the Freedom of Information Officer.

• The record was never created, or cannot be found.
• The record was destroyed in the normal course of business, consistent with County policy and State law.
• Your original request was unclear, and you should resubmit with more detail.
• The record is closed to protect an important privacy interest authorized by KORA (see KSA 45-221) - the agency bill briefly explain the reason and cite the specific legal provision.