RTK Request (Right to Know)

Open Records Requests

All RTKL requests for records must be in writing. Each request must identify or describe the records sought with sufficient specificity to enable the SLTPD to ascertain which records are being requested.

Receipt of the request for the purpose of calculating the response deadline, the SLTPD is deemed to have received the request on the business day that the AORO receives the request.

Any request that is received by the SLTPD after the close of regular business hours shall be deemed to be received the next business day (see 65 P.S. §67.901). If your request is received by an employee other than the AORO, your request will be forwarded to the AORO as soon as practical. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM (except holidays and official office closings).

SLTPD will not respond to anonymous requests for records.

SLTPD will not respond to any verbal requests for records.

Submit a Request

For your convenience, the SLTPD offers the following methods to receive open records requests:

Online webform: The SLTPD provides an online webform to submit open records requests directly from our Crimewatch page. This eliminates the need for the requestor to print a request form, then have to scan/email, fax, mail or hand-deliver the form to the SLTPD. This online webform provides efficiencies for both the requestor and the SLTPD to receive open records requests.

U.S. Mail: You can mail your completed open records form to: South Lebanon Township Police Department, 1800 South 5th Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042, attn: Open Records Officer.

Hand-delivery: You can hand-delivery your completed open records form to: South Lebanon Township Police Department, 1800 South 5th Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042

Right To Know Appeals

If your request has been denied, you can file an appeal with the Office of Open Records or Lebanon County District Attorney's Office (see below). There is no fee and you do not need an attorney. All appeals must be made in writing and must be submitted within 15 business days from the mailing date of the SLTPD's response or the date that the request was deemed denied. If that time frame expires before you provide the required information, you lose your right to appeal and may need to file a new RTK request.

General appeals - Office of Open Records, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 333 Market Street, 16th floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101-2234

Criminal investigative records - Lebanon County District Attorney's Office, RTKL Chapter 11 Appeals Officer, Lebanon Municipal Building, Room 11, Lebanon PA 17042-6794

Link to Forms & Information

RIGHT TO KNOW REQUEST FORM

OOR - How to File an Appeal

https://www.openrecords.pa.gov/Appeals/AppealForm.cfm

Requester

First Name *

Last Name *

E-mail Address *

Phone Number *

Address

Street Address *

Apartment / Suite Number

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Records Requested

Enter a detailed description of your request below.

Description *

Include dates, subjects, names, or any specific identifiers to help process the request.

Do you want copies? *

Do you want to inspect the records? *

Do you want certified copies of records? *

Legal U.S. Resident *

By selecting "Yes", I affirm that my full name and contact information is true and correct, and that I am a legal resident of the United States. I understand that a false affirmation may result in the denial of my request and the dismissal of any appeal filed with the Office of Open Records.

Agree *

I understand that submitting a false report is punishable by law.

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