Our Public Records Policy
It is the policy of the executive branch of the State of Alabama to promptly provide citizens with public records upon
request, subject to their payment of reasonable fees, to applicable laws protecting sensitive information, and to the
interest of the general public in having the business of government carried on efficiently and without undue
interference. Personal records of ADRS services are not public records. Requests for copies of personal records should be directed
to the ADRS office where you received services. The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services is committed to following this policy
and provides information and instructions for submitting requests as follows.
Submitting a Public Records Request
You may submit a public records request to the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services by completing our public records
request form below.
What to Expect
We strive to respond as promptly as possible to all public records requests we receive consistent with the demands of
our agency’s functions as determined by state law.
The nature of your request will dictate how promptly we respond. If your request very clearly identifies a specific,
discrete document you are looking for, we will respond more quickly than if your request requires substantial staff
time to process. A request will require substantial staff time to process if it requires difficulty in identifying and
retrieving documents or taking measures to redact or otherwise withhold legally protected information.
In addition, we are permitted by state law to charge reasonable fees in connection with processing public records
requests. We will notify you in advance of the fees you likely will incur as a result of your request.