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Procedures for Access to Public Records 
Public Records Inspection Request Form
This form is for your convenience. It is not required to complete this document to receive records.
NOTE: DO NOT USE THIS FORM FOR PATIENT INFORMATION OR MEDICAL RECORD REQUESTS - Patient information and medical records are not public records and are subject to HIPAA disclosure protections and requirements as well as California Welfare and Institutions Code §5328.
CONTACT
NOTE: DO NOT USE THIS CONTACT FOR PATIENT INFORMATION OR MEDICAL RECORD REQUESTS
Public Records Act Coordinator
1600 9th Street, Room 435
Sacramento, CA 95814
Voice: 916-654-2319
Fax: 916-651-9919
FREQUENTLY REQUESTED DOCUMENTS
- Archive of DMH Letters and Information Notices
- News, Publications & Forms
- California Department of Mental Health Laws and Regulations
- Sexually Violent Predator Evaluations - An Introduction - A Reintroduction
by Ronald J. Mihordin, MD, JD, MSP
(if you have problems accessing these documents please contact Stephanie Fields, Public Records Act Coordinator, 916-651-1446)