The archive in Opava, for example, forbids the copying of any documents in it's care. The copies are usually ready within 7 to 10 days and must be paid for when you pick them up. Each regional archive has approximately 20 to 30 desks for use by researchers. The archive personnel are generally overworked and grossly underpaid, so don't expect them to do your genealogy research for you. If you need help deciphering a particularly illegible entry, ask the person seated next to you for help.
Genealogists are usually eager to lend a hand.
The archive in Trebon will be closed from 30 July until 14 September 2001 for inventory. Closed during the month of July. Due to technical reasons, it will not be possible to view vital records at this archive from 15 November till 31 December 2001. 720 Sycamore Ave.