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Public Records Requests


Public Records Requests

Contact or Visit the City Hall to request public non-law enforcement data. Requests for any data requiring verification of identity cannot be fulfilled via anonymous request. If you wish to obtain law enforcement data, go to the Police Report Requests page. 

Note: The City of Dayton adheres to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, which classifies data as public, private, and/or confidential. You may be asked to provide picture identification and/or written authorization from the parties involved in order to obtain a report. For more information, visit the 
Minnesota Revisor's Office website. Statutes related to the classification of law enforcement data are in Section 13.82 of the Data Practices Act.

There may be a charge for copies of requested reports. Fees are listed in the City of Dayton Fee Schedule. Call the City Clerk at (763)427-4589 if you have questions.

Public Data Requests
How to request
Submit a Written Request
While you are not required to use a specific form, a written request helps us respond accurately and promptly. You may submit your request via mail, email, or by using our online form.
Your request should include the following information:
  • Reference the MGDPA. State that you are making a request under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13.
  • Describe the data. Provide a clear and specific description of the data you want to inspect or copy. This helps prevent misunderstandings.
  • Specify your preference. Clearly state whether you wish to:
    • Inspect the data in person.
    • Receive electronic copies.
    • Receive paper copies.
  • Provide contact information. Include a way for us to contact you with questions or to provide the data, such as a phone number, email address, or mailing address. You are not required to provide your name or a reason for the request.
****If you are requesting law enforcement data, please direct your requests to the Dayton Police Department.
How the City will respond
Upon receiving your request, the City will:
  • If the data is public, we will provide access within a reasonable time.
  • If the requested data is not public, or contains both public and non-public data, we will withhold the non-public data and provide any public data that remains. We will inform you of the legal basis for withholding or redacting the data.
  • If we do not have the data, we will inform you of that fact within a reasonable time.
Documents and links associated with data requests

The City of Dayton is subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13. Linked below are City policies and public resources applicable to the Data Practices Act.

Costs associated with requests
Please see the City of Dayton fee schedule for cost information.

Fee Schedule