Right to Know

Right to Know Request

The Borough of Souderton is a public agency and subject to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Right to Know Act. The Borough of Souderton recognizes that certain information is public record, and may be released to the public in a manner that does not compromise the effectiveness or operations of the agency. 

Roles of the Department

The Borough Manager shall be the Open Records Officer for the Borough of Souderton. The Chief of Police shall serve as the Alternate Open Records Officer for the Borough of Souderton. In the absence of the Borough Manager, the Chief of Police shall be designated to receive and process requests made pursuant to the Right-to-Know Law.

The Chief of Police shall serve as the primary Open Records Officer for the Souderton Police Department.

Right To Know Request Forms

For all records request with the Borough of Souderton (with the exception of police requests), please use the Standard Right to Know Request Form (PDF). 

To request public records, download the Right-to-Know Request Form and submit it to the borough office. A response or an interim letter will be sent within five business days of receiving the request. Fees for records are based on the fees recommended by the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records; photocopies will cost .25 cents per page and certified police reports will cost $15 per report. Specialized documents and postage fees will be billed at their actual costs.

For more information on the Right-to-Know Law, visit the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records