Can I request public documents over the telephone or by e-mail instead of going into a City of Key West office in person?

Nothing in the public records law requires that a request for public records be in writing or in person, although individuals may wish to make their request in writing to ensure they have an accurate record of what they requested. Unless otherwise exempted, a custodian of public records must honor a request for records, whether it is made in person, over the telephone, or in writing, provided the required fees are paid.

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1. What is a public record?
2. Can I request public documents over the telephone or by e-mail instead of going into a City of Key West office in person?
3. Do I have to disclose why I want to request public records?
4. How much can the City of Key West charge for public documents?
5. Does the City of Key West have to explain why it denies access to public records?
6. When does a document sent to the City of Key West become a public document?
7. Are public employee personnel records considered public records?
8. Can the City of Key West refuse to allow public records to be inspected or copied if requested to do so by the maker or sender of the documents?
9. Are arrest records public documents?
10. Is the City of Key West required to give out information from public records or produce public records in a particular form as requested by an individual?
11. What agency can prosecute violators?
12. What is the difference between the Sunshine Amendment and the Sunshine Law?