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How to fill out Public Information Request

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Identify the public agency from which you are requesting information.
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Gather specific details about the information you want, including dates, subjects, and any relevant documents.
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Obtain the agency's Public Information Request form, if available, or use a written request.
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Fill out the form or write your request clearly, including your contact information and a description of the information you seek.
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Submit your request to the designated contact at the agency, following their submission guidelines.
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Await a response from the agency, which should occur within a specific timeframe.

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A FOIA request can be made for any agency record. You can also specify the format in which you wish to receive the records (for example, printed or electronic form). The FOIA does not require agencies to create new records or to conduct research, analyze data, or answer questions when responding to requests.
Dear [custodian of records]: I am requesting access to records in possession or control of the [insert government entity] for the purposes of inspection and copying pursuant to the California Public Records Act, California Government Code § 7920.000 et seq.
Information/data that is NOT covered by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) includes: Non-agency records and personal records. Public requests for access to physical artifacts or scientific samples (e.g. core samples, sediment, rocks, fossils, specimen samples, blood samples).
If the information you want is not publicly available, you can submit a FOIA request to the agency's FOIA Office. The request simply must be in writing and reasonably describe the records you seek. Most federal agencies now accept FOIA requests electronically, including by web form, e-mail or fax.
Criteria It must be in writing and signed by the person making the request; It must state that the request is being made pursuant to the FOIA; It must reasonably describe the records being requested; It must state the category of the requester for fee purposes (i.e., commercial, media, educational, all other);
Dear Sir/Madam: This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I request that a copy of the following document(s) be provided to me: [identify the documents as specifically as possible. i.e. all investigative records concerning ABC company, located at 555 Main Street, City, State, in the years 1997-1999.
There are four basic elements to a FOIA request letter: The letter should state that the request is being made under the Freedom of Information Act. The letter should identify the records that are being sought as specifically as possible. The name and address of the requester must be included.
Dear [custodian of records]: I am requesting access to records in possession or control of the [insert government entity] for the purposes of inspection and copying pursuant to the California Public Records Act, California Government Code § 7920.000 et seq.

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A Public Information Request is a formal request made by individuals or organizations to access records and documents held by public agencies, in accordance with laws governing transparency and freedom of information.
Any individual or organization, including citizens, businesses, and non-profits, can file a Public Information Request to obtain access to public records.
To fill out a Public Information Request, individuals typically need to provide their name, contact information, a description of the records requested, and submit the request to the appropriate public agency, following any specific guidelines provided by that agency.
The purpose of a Public Information Request is to promote transparency and accountability in government by allowing the public to access and review records that pertain to government operations and decisions.
Information that must be reported on a Public Information Request generally includes the requester's name and contact details, a detailed description of the records requested, and sometimes the purpose of the request if required by the agency.
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