Right to Know / Open Records Requests
Township Right to Know Policy
The Pennsylvania “Right to Know” law, Pennsylvania Act 3 of 2008, requires municipalities to provide access to public records as specifically defined by the law, i.e., financial accounts, minutes, orders or decisions, regardless of physical form or characteristics. Other Pennsylvania laws provide availability to specific information such as permit applications. Information may be copied or examined in the form available to the Township at the Township’s municipal building. The Township is not required to sort information, extract data or prepare reports in formats which are not in the Township’s possession. The Township is not required to release public records to the custody of others.
When submitting a Right-to-Know request please note that all documents can only be provided in the form they are kept. Physical documents may only be shared as physical copies. To submit requests please fill out the required forms. All general requests should be emailed to RTK@schuylkilltwp.org. All police requests should be emailed to police@schuylkillpd.org. Please allow 5 business days from the date that the request is received for your request to be processed.
In accordance with the Right–to–Know and Open Records laws, Schuylkill Township has appointed the following officials as Open Records Officers:
General Requests:
Laurie A. Getz
Agency Open Records Officer
Kimberly Yocom
Alternate Open Records Officer
Email: RTK@schuylkilltwp.org
Police Requests:
Patricia J. Tuscai
Agency Open Records Officer
Email: police@schuylkillpd.org
The procedures and rules were established by Township Resolution No. 2017-07, as amended.
Links to download the forms for requesting documents are below. There is a specific form for requesting police documents.
- Res 2022 08 Establishing R T K Procedures
- Schuylkill Twp P O L I C E R T K Request
- Schuylkill Twp G E N E R A L R T K Request
Obtaining Records
To file an official Right-to-Know request, please download and fill out the appropriate Right to Know Request Form and submit it to the Township (by mail or email). The forms are also available at the Township Building.
Duplication costs: Fees for duplication of records have been set in compliance with the Right-to-Know law and may be found in the Township’s policy. Due to restrictions imposed by the Federal Copyright Act, the Township cannot make copies of building, site, or subdivision & land development plans, including sealed architectural and engineered plans. The plans may be inspected at the Township but may not be photocopied or photographed. This restriction also applies to Zoning Hearing Board transcripts and other documents prepared by a profession stenographer.
Additional Resources
State Office of Open Records
400 North Street Plaza Level
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120-0225
(717) 346-9903
Chester County District Attorney Office
201 W. Market Street, Ste. 4450
West Chester, PA 19380-0989
(610) 344-6801