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Public Information Act Requests
The PIA requires each governmental unit that maintains public records to identify a representative who a member of the public should contact to request a public record. In order to inspect or obtain copies of a public record, you must submit a written request to the custodian.
Public Records
A public record is an original or copy of any documentary material in any form created or received by the department in connection with the transaction of public business. This includes:- Books
- Computerized records
- Drawings
- Films
- Maps
- Microfilms
- Photocopies
- Photographs
- Records
- Tapes
- Written materials
Submitting a MPIA Request
The following are the Custodian of Records for the departments and agencies of Prince George’s County Government. If you are not-
Physical Address
1400 McCormick Drive
Suite 336
Largo, MD 20774
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Leslie Jackson-Jenkins
Associate Director / Custodian of public recordsPhone: 301-883-6450
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Physical Address
9200 Basil Court
Suite 102
Largo, MD 20774
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Physical Address
13400 Dille Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
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Physical Address
1301 McCormick Drive
Suite 4000
Largo, MD 20774
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John Erzen, II
Deputy Chief of Staff / Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-952-5980
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Physical Address
1301 McCormick Drive
Suite 4000
Largo, MD 20774
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Physical Address
1701 McCormick Drive
Suite 200
Largo, MD 20774
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Vanessa Ford
Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-883-7605
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Physical Address
1801 McCormick Drive
Suite 500
Largo, MD 20774
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Karen Gooden
Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-883-5970
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Physical Address
9201 Basil Court
Suite 155
Largo, MD 20774
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Hon. Todd M. Turner, Esq.
Executive DirectorPhone: 301-883-3445
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Physical Address
6420 Allentown Road
Camp Springs, MD 20748
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Dowd Jermoni
Public Information Officer / Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-265-8490
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Physical Address
1301 McCormick Drive
Suite 1100
Largo, MD 20774
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Wanda R. Coley-Smith
Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-952-5371
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Physical Address
9201 Basil Court, Suite 452
Largo, MD 20774
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Paul W. Brown III
IT Manager II ASC / Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-883-7183
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Physical Address
1701 McCormick Drive
Suite 200
Largo, MD 20774
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Anea Jordan
Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-883-7844
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Physical Address
7915 Anchor Street
Landover, MD 20785
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Charlynn Flaherty
Deputy Director / Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-352-1485
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Physical Address
9200 Basil Court
Suite 500
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
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Aspasia Xypolia
Custodian of Records
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Physical Address
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Dr.
Suite L105
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
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Renée Battle-Brooks
Executive Director / Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-883-6170
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Sandra Powell
Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-883-6170
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Physical Address
1400 McCormick Drive
Suite 159
Largo, MD 20774
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Jaclyn Harris
Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-883-6366
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Alex McCray
Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-883-6366
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Physical Address
9201 Basil Court
Suite 250
Largo, MD 20774
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William (Todd) Addis
Security Manager / Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-883-3351
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Physical Address
1301 McCormick Drive
Suite 4100
Largo, MD 20774
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Robin Barnes-Shell
Associate County Attorney / Custodian Of RecordsPhone: 301-952-5225
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Physical Address
Wayne K. Curry Administration Building
1301 McCormick Dr, Room 4200
Largo, MD 20774
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Belinda Moore
Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-952-5140
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Physical Address
9400 Peppercorn Place
Largo, MD 20774
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Avis Thomas-Lester
Public Information Officer / Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-636-2053; 240-508-9723, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, M-F
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Physical Address
8801 Police Plaza
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
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Alberta Holden
Custodian of Records (4923 43rd Ave, Hyattsville, MD, 20781)Phone: 301-985-3638
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Physical Address
9400 Peppercorn Place
Suite 300
Largo, MD 20774
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Courtney Glass
Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-883-5600
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Physical Address
5303 Chrysler Way
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
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Lt. Adam Taifouri
Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-780-2766
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Physical Address
805 Brightseat Road
Landover, MD 20785
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Renee Ensor-Pope
Assistant Director / Custodian of RecordsPhone: 301-909-6316
Legislative Branch & County Council
Physical Address 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Dr. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 | Karen T. ZavakosCustodian of Records |
Other Public Agencies
- Judicial Branch (Courts)
- Memorial Library System
- Public Schools - Office of General Counsel
- Soil Conservation - District
- Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)
Public Record Access
- Attorney/client advice and attorney work product
- Confidential commercial
- Financial information
- Medical records
- Personnel records
- Trade secrets
There are certain records that may fall within one of the exemptions in state law that allows the agency to withhold documents and redact information from documents.
Other records may be withheld. Examples include, but are not limited to, investigatory records and inter- and intra-agency memoranda and letters. If you are denied access to any records, you will be notified as to the specific statutory provisions for each exemption and for challenging the denial procedures.
Access to public records does not include access to information or documents that does not exist. The agency is not required to create a document in order to respond to a request. Additionally, pursuant to retention guidelines and schedules, if the document no longer exists/has been destroyed, the requestor will be notified.
Associated Fees
The custodian may charge reasonable fees for the search and preparation of records for inspection and copying. Search fees are the costs to an agency for locating requested records. Usually, this involves the costs of an employee’s time spent in locating the requested records. preparation fees are the costs to an agency to prepare a record for inspection or copying, including the time needed to assess whether any provision of law permits or requires material to be withheld. The first two hours of search time is free, however, any additional time is subject to fees.
Search includes all time spent looking, both manually and electronically, for material that is responsive to a request. Search also includes a line-by-line or page-by-page identification (if necessary) of material in the record to determine if it or portions thereof are responsive to the request. Time spent reviewing documents in order to determine whether to apply a statutory exemption is not search time but review time.
Duplication refers to the process of making a copy of a document in response to a MPIA request. Such copies can take the form of paper copy, audiovisual, or machine-readable documentation (e.g., magnetic tape or disc) among others. Agencies usually provide copies in the same format as kept within the department unless otherwise specified by the requester or by the agency.
Review refers to the process of examining documents located in response to a MPIA request to determine whether one or more of the statutory exemptions permit withholding. It also includes the processing of documents for disclosure, such as excising them for release. Review does not include time spent resolving general legal or policy issues regarding the application of exemptions.