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United States (1)

U.S. Department of State, United States of America
Jurisdiction
United States · federal
Records law
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note
The Department of State is known for significant backlogs and long processing times. Requests for classified or sensitive diplomatic records are frequently denied or heavily redacted. Fee waivers are rarely granted.
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Alaska (1)

Alaska Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS)
Jurisdiction
Alaska · AK
Records law
Alaska Public Records Act (Alaska Stat. §§ 40.25.100–40.25.295)
Dataset note
DFCS Records Request form available online. 10 business days for initial response. Medical, health, child protection, and law enforcement records may be withheld.
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Colorado (1)

Delaware (1)

Georgia (1)

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice — Office of Legal Services
Jurisdiction
Georgia · GA
Records law
Georgia Open Records Act (Ga. Code Ann. §§ 50-18-70 to 50-18-77)
Dataset note
Youth records require a signed release. All requests must be in writing via mail, email, or fax. Specific email not published; contact OLS directly.
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Hawaii (1)

Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR)
Jurisdiction
Hawaii · HI
Records law
Uniform Information Practices Act (Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 92F-1 to 92F-42)
Dataset note
Download the 'Request for Government Record' form from the DLNR website and submit by email, mail, fax, or hand delivery.
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Minnesota (2)

Minnesota Department of Public Safety — Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Jurisdiction
Minnesota · MN
Records law
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. §§ 13.01–13.99)
Dataset note
Copies may incur fees. Public data requests should be directed to the appropriate DPS division; Commissioner's Office handles DPS-wide requests.
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Montana (1)

New Hampshire (2)

New Hampshire Department of Corrections — Right-to-Know
Jurisdiction
New Hampshire · NH
Records law
New Hampshire Right-to-Know Law (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 91-A:1–91-A:9)
Dataset note
Fax: 603-271-5602. Include incarcerated person's name and ID number for inmate-related queries.
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New Hampshire Department of Safety — Right-to-Know
Jurisdiction
New Hampshire · NH
Records law
New Hampshire Right-to-Know Law (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 91-A:1–91-A:9)
Dataset note
All requests must be in writing with date and description. May charge fees to recover actual costs. Each division maintains its own records.
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North Carolina (1)

North Carolina Department of Justice — Open Government Unit
Jurisdiction
North Carolina · NC
Records law
North Carolina Public Records Act (N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 132-1–132-10)
Dataset note
The Open Government Unit provides guidance on the Public Records Law and Open Meetings Law. It does not maintain records for other agencies. Phone: (919) 716-6400. The Attorney General's Office issues opinions on public records compliance.
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Oregon (7)

Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) — Public Records Center
Jurisdiction
Oregon · OR
Records law
Oregon Public Records Law (Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 192.311–192.478)
Dataset note
All requests and communication must be submitted through the Public Records Center. Email addresses previously used are no longer accepted.
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Oregon Department of Education (ODE) — Public Records Requests
Jurisdiction
Oregon · OR
Records law
Oregon Public Records Law (Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 192.311–192.478)
Dataset note
Requests must be in writing. Form available at https://www.oregon.gov/ode/about-us/Documents/ODE%20Public%20Records%20Request%20Form.pdf. Phone: 503-947-5600.
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Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) — Records Requests
Jurisdiction
Oregon · OR
Records law
Oregon Public Records Law (Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 192.311–192.478)
Dataset note
ODHS records requests are typically handled via the agency's contact page or the Public Records Advocate. Phone: 503-945-5600. No dedicated email or portal identified.
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Oregon Department of Justice — Public Records and Meetings Manual
Jurisdiction
Oregon · OR
Records law
Oregon Public Records Law (Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 192.311–192.478)
Dataset note
2024 Manual includes the full text of the Public Records Law and guidance on exemptions. The DOJ also provides a Public Records Request form at https://app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/9da2e51f5dfd46389f76a959036f4664.
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Oregon Employment Department — Customer Information and Records Requests
Jurisdiction
Oregon · OR
Records law
Oregon Public Records Law (Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 192.311–192.478)
Dataset note
For unemployment, paid leave, or employment services records, submit written request by fax: (503) 947-3010 or mail. Frances Online portal for self-service records.
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Rhode Island (1)

Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) — APRA
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island · RI
Records law
Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 38-2-1–38-2-15)
Dataset note
Phone: (401) 462-2121. Fax: (401) 462-6594. NextRequest online portal available. Paper form also downloadable.
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Virgin Islands (1)

Virginia (1)

Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
Jurisdiction
Virginia · VA
Records law
Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Va. Code §§ 2.2-3700–2.2-3714)
Dataset note
All FOIA requests must be submitted through the DBHDS NextRequest Portal. The portal helps communicate with DBHDS about what documents are needed.
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Washington (2)

Wisconsin (1)