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Ohio Department of Public Safety

Highway patrol, driver records, crash reports, EMS

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How to Submit

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Phone
614-466-4344
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Mail
Ohio Department of Public Safety, 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43218

Legal Framework

Governing LawOhio Public Records Act
CitationORC § 149.43
Response DeadlinePrompt (reasonable time)
Est. Response Time~7 business days
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a public records request with Ohio Department of Public Safety?▾
You can file a request with Ohio Department of Public Safety (DPS-OH) through FOIAfile in under 3 minutes. We'll format your request with proper legal citations under ORC § 149.43 and deliver it via email, online portal, mail.
How long does DPS-OH have to respond to a public records request?▾
Under ORC § 149.43, Ohio Department of Public Safety must respond within Prompt (reasonable time). FOIAfile tracks your deadline automatically and notifies you if the agency misses it.
What if DPS-OH denies or ignores my request?▾
If Ohio Department of Public Safety denies your request or fails to respond within the deadline, you may have legal options including administrative appeals and court action. FOIAfile provides appeal letter templates and can connect you with a FOIA attorney for a free consultation.

Other Ohio Agencies

Akron Police Department
AKR-PD · ~7 day response
Cincinnati Police Department
CIN-PD · ~7 day response
Cleveland Division of Police
CLE-PD · ~10 day response
Columbus Division of Police
CPD · ~7 day response
Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office
CCSO · ~7 day response
Dayton Police Department
DAY-PD · ~7 day response
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
FCSO · ~7 day response
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
HCSO-OH · ~7 day response

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