Public Record in United States

Public Record Definition

A record maintained by public authorities, or open to the inspection of the public.

Public Record in Local Government Law

Main Issues:

Admissibility as evidence
Amendment of record
Consequences of failure to make and preserve public records
Copying records
Custody of Public Record
Duty to make and preserve records
Evidence and Public Records
Exclusion of evidence
Failure to make and preserve public records
Falsification of records
Informational privacy
Keeping public records
Preserving public records
Right of access to Public Records
Schools and Education (Public Records)

public record Background