Public records, sometimes called public inquiries, are recordsthat are available through official government agencies (local,state, or federal) to individuals in the general public. Theserecords can include voter registration information, vital records,Immigration records, and criminal records. While some courtdocuments are available through a public inquiry, sealed documentsare not accessible.In Alabama, requesting public records is governed by the AlabamaPublic Records Law. The Alabama Public Records Law affords for anycitizen to request records from government agencies in Alabama.Also, a purpose is not required to be given for requesting recordsunder the Alabama Public Records Law. While some public records arefree to obtain, most usually require a nominal fee for processing.Most record