Pennsylvania Right-To-Know & Open Records

Falls Township complies with Act 3 of 2008, granting public access to qualifying municipal records.

1. Open-Records Officer

• Officer: Township Secretary
• Mail: 220 Buttermilk Rd., Falls PA 18615
• Phone: (570) 388-6030
• Email: info@fallspa.gov
• Hours: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. (except holidays)

2. Submit a Request

1. Complete the Commonwealth Standard RTKL Request Form or clearly state “This is a request under the Pennsylvania Right-To-Know Law.”
2. Deliver the signed request by mail, fax, e-mail, or in person to the Officer above.

3. Township Response

• Written response within 5 business days.
• Extension notice (≤ 30 calendar days) issued when allowed by § 67.902.
• No response by the deadline = deemed denial.

4. Fees

• B/W copies: $0.25 page
• Fax copies: $0.50 page
• Certification: $2.00 document
• Electronic media (USB/CD): actual cost
• Postage: actual USPS rate

Pre-payment required when estimated cost > $100 (checks payable to “Falls Township”).

5. Appeals

If denied or deemed denied, appeal within 15 business days to:

Office of Open Records
Commonwealth Keystone Bldg., 400 North St., Plaza Level
Harrisburg PA 17120-0225 • (717) 346-9903
openrecords.pa.gov

6. County Records

For Wyoming County documents, visit
wyomingcountypa.gov.