Fill out the form below to make a California Public Records Act request. An instrument number or book and page number or reel and image number is required to order a public record.How do I request public records? The public may access many case records (information and documents) online through eCourt Public Portal or Odyssey Portal. Records may be requested in the following ways: 1) By submitting a request online via NextRequest. Request a public record. Documents, photos, emails, texts, videos, data and other records. Petitions, schedules, and other bankruptcy documents are considered public records. Bankruptcy is the only public record that appears on your credit report. Many departments that choose not to release entire reports develop a form that can be filled out with the requisite public information.