Rabun County Sheriff’s Office

Open Records Requests

Submit requests for public records with transparency, accuracy, and timely access.

Contact Information

For Open Records Requests, please contact:
Captain Cody Sanders
Records and Administration
Rabun County Sheriff’s Office
Email: cody.sanders@rabuncounty.ga.gov
Telephone: 706-782-3612

I agree to pay copying and/or administrative costs incurred in fulfilling my requests to the extent permitted by Georgia law.
Such costs may include copying charges of $0.10 per page and administrative charges for search, retrieval, and other direct administrative costs, such administrative charges not to exceed the salary of the lowest-paid full-time employee, after fifteen (15) minutes, who indiscretion of the custodian of the records, has the necessary skill and training to perform requests.
Date/Time
Requestor Name
Requestor Address

Submitting a Request

  • Requests must be submitted in writing and should clearly identify the records being sought to avoid delays.
  • Written requests may be submitted via email, mailed to the Sheriff’s Office, or delivered in person.

Response Time

The Sheriff’s Office will respond to your request within three business days of receiving it.

  • If the records are immediately available, they will be provided at that time.
  • If additional time is needed to process the request, you will receive a written response with an estimated completion time and cost.

Costs for Records

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, reasonable fees may apply for search, retrieval, review, and copying of records:

  • Search, Retrieval, and Supervision Fees: Charged at the hourly wage of the lowest-paid qualified employee. The first 15 minutes are free.
  • Copying Fees: $0.10 per page for standard 8.5” x 11” copies.
  • Electronic Media Costs: Charged at the actual cost of producing the records (e.g., USB drives or CDs).
  • Redaction Costs: Fees may be charged for time spent redacting exempt information as required by law.

Payment

  • If the estimated cost exceeds $25.00, you will be notified in writing and asked to approve the cost before processing begins.
  • Payment must be received before the records are released.

For further information or clarification, please contact Kim Rodriguez at the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office.