For information on getting computerized records, get "Access to Electronic Records: A Guide to Reporting on State and Local Government in the Computer Age." It's published by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. To order, call (202) 466-6313. The price is $5 plus postage.
Access to Electronic Records
A guide is available from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press on how to access and report on computerized government records at the state and local level.