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Spokane Valley Sheriff's Office Releases New Public Records Policy

Saturday, August 8, 2026

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Spokane County Sheriff's Office implemented a new public records policy effective August 8, 2026, reducing the response time for public records requests from 10 business days to 48 hours.

The policy change applies to all public records requests submitted through the Sheriff's Office website, including incident reports, arrest logs, and other official documents. The Sheriff's Office stated this change aims to improve transparency and community engagement.

Residents can now expect faster access to official documents, with requests processed within two business days. The Sheriff's Office has updated its website to reflect the new policy and is training staff on the revised procedures.

📄 Source: Spokane County Sheriff (Spokane Valley) — https://www.spokanecounty.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?CID=7

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The policy change includes incident reportsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Sheriff's Office stated this change aims to improve transparencyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Sheriff's Office stated this change aims to improve community engagementNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents can now expect faster access to official documentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Requests are processed within two business daysNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Sheriff's Office has updated its website to reflect the new policyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Sheriff's Office is training staff on the revised proceduresNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.