FAQ > Sunshine Laws FAQs > What makes a “record” a “public record?”

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions

Answers

What makes a “record” a “public record?”
While the rights of records access under the Ohio Public Records Act apply to all records kept by an Ohio public office, the terms “records” and “public records” do not include every document or item found in a public office. Only those records that document the policies, operations, and other activities of the public office are “public records” under the Public Records Act. ORC 149.43(A)(1).