Access To Public Records Title: Public Records Request Guidelines About: The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals ("BHDDH") considers the confidentiality of its records a priority under federal and state laws, but recognizes the right of access to public records pursuant to the Access to Public Records Act, Rhode Island General Laws § 38-2-1, et.seq. and has written procedures regarding access to public records. Title: Public Records Request Form About: In order to ensure that you are provided with the public records you seek in an expeditious manner, unless you are seeking records available pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act or other documents prepared for or readily available to the public, we ask that you complete the Public Records Request Form or otherwise submit your request in writing. For more information, please go to:http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE38/38-2/INDEX.HTM