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Public Records Requests

Please be advised any and all public records requests submitted here must pertain to UNF Student Government matters only.

For more information about Public Records Request or to submit a public records request not involving UNF Student Government please contact University of North Florida General Counsel, generalcounsel@unf.edu

  • What are Public Records?

    Section 119.011(12) Florida Statutes, defines "public records" to include:

    • All documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software, or other material, regardless of the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received in connection with the transaction of official business.
    • The Florida Supreme Court has interpreted this definition to encompass all materials made or received in connection with official business that are used to perpetuate, communicate, or formalize knowledge.
  • Who can make a public records request?
    Anyone, even a non-Florida resident.
  • Is there a fee when requesting public records?

    Yes. The records custodian can charge the requestor for:

    • The cost of labor for retrieving and redacting records if the records requested involve an extensive amount of work or an extensive use of technical resources to retrieve.
    • UNF can also charge for the actual cost of duplication ($.15 per copy, $.20 for double-sided copies and $1.00 per certified copy).
  • How do I submit a public records request?

    To submit a request please follow the link below and fill out the necessary information on the form. 

    If you do not want to submit your records request through the online form you may e-mail sgpublicrecords@unf.edu or call 904-620-2295. 

     

    Public Records Request

  • How long does it take to receive my requested information?
    UNF has a "reasonable" amount of time to respond to a public records request.  "Reasonable" is not specifically defined and depends on factors such as the nature of the records requested and the volume of records requested.