Public Records Requests

The Department of Labor and Training has instituted the following procedure to help the public obtain public records pursuant to RIGL §§ 38-2-1 et seq. 

• To reach us by telephone call the telephone number listed below and speak to a staff attorney. 
• The regular business hours of the Department are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. 
• The Department may ask you the reason for your request as its regular course of business; however, you are not required to provide the reason you seek the information, and your right to access public records will not depend upon providing reasons. 
• So that you are provided with the public records you seek expeditiously, the Department asks that you complete the submit a request in the APRA Portal, which can be found above.  
• There are times when the public records you seek are not available at the time of your request. Please be advised that the Access to Public Records Act allows a public body ten (10) business days to respond, which can be extended an additional twenty (20) business days for “good cause.” The Department appreciates your understanding and patience. 
• If you believe that you have been denied access to public records, you have the right to file a review petition with the Department of Attorney General. If you are still not satisfied, you may file a lawsuit in Superior Court. The Department of Attorney General’s Guide to Open Government may be obtained on its website . 
• This Department is committed to providing any individual with public records expeditiously and courteously.