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Arizona (1)

Maricopa County — Online Public Records Portal
Jurisdiction
Arizona · AZ
Records law
Arizona Public Records Law (Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 39-121 to 39-126)
Dataset note
Central portal for public records requests for all Maricopa County departments. Requesters can choose by subject or department. Voter and elections data charged per A.R.S. § 16-168(E). County Attorney records: [email protected] or (602) 506-1974.
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Florida (4)

Miami-Dade County
Jurisdiction
Florida · FL
Records law
Florida Public Records Law (Fla. Stat. § 119.01–119.15)
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Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts
Jurisdiction
Florida · FL
Records law
Florida Public Records Law (Fla. Stat. § 119.01–119.15)
Dataset note
Known for charging high fees for searches performed by clerk staff; records requests are handled by email or mail; does not have a dedicated public portal.
Medium Friction Unreviewed
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Jurisdiction
Florida · FL
Records law
Florida Public Records Law (Fla. Stat. § 119.01–119.15)
Dataset note
M-DCPS uses a GovQA portal for public records requests. The district is known for significant backlogs and may take months to fulfill complex requests.
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Miami-Dade Police Department
Jurisdiction
Florida · FL
Records law
Florida Public Records Law (Fla. Stat. § 119.01–119.15)
Dataset note
MDPD uses the county's JustFOIA portal for public records requests. They are known for high volume and delays, and will provide cost estimates upfront.
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Illinois (1)

McHenry County
Jurisdiction
Illinois · IL
Records law
Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1–140/11)
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Indiana (1)

Marion County (Indianapolis)
Jurisdiction
Indiana · IN
Records law
Access to Public Records Act (Ind. Code §§ 5-14-3-1 to 5-14-3-10)
Dataset note
Indianapolis and Marion County are consolidated. APRA requests are typically submitted via form to the specific agency or department holding the records. No unified county portal identified.
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Maryland (4)

Maryland Department of Health (MDH)
Jurisdiction
Maryland · MD
Records law
Maryland Public Information Act (Md. Gen. Provis. §§ 4-101–4-601)
Dataset note
Phone: (410) 767-5623. Vital records (birth/death certificates) are not subject to PIA and must be requested from the Division of Vital Records.
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Maryland Department of Labor
Jurisdiction
Maryland · MD
Records law
Maryland Public Information Act (Md. Gen. Provis. §§ 4-101–4-601)
Dataset note
Enter 'Records Request' in the subject line. Requests may also be mailed.
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Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Jurisdiction
Maryland · MD
Records law
Maryland Public Information Act (Md. Gen. Provis. §§ 4-101–4-601)
Dataset note
MVA records containing personal information are controlled by separate PIA provisions. Use the form available on the MDOT PIA page.
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Maryland Office of the Attorney General — Public Information Act Resources
Jurisdiction
Maryland · MD
Records law
Maryland Public Information Act (Md. Gen. Provis. §§ 4-101–4-601)
Dataset note
The OAG publishes the comprehensive PIA Manual, maintains agency PIA contact information, and provides sample request letters. Phone: (410) 576-6300. OAG records: Kavon Robinson, (410) 528-8663.
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Massachusetts (2)

Massachusetts General Court — Public Records Law Statute
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts · MA
Records law
Massachusetts Public Records Law (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 4, § 7, cl. 26; ch. 66, §§ 10–18)
Dataset note
The official text of the Massachusetts Public Records Law. First four hours of work are free; after that, agencies may charge up to $25/hour. Standard photocopies: $0.05 per page. Search fees for law enforcement records range from $1.00 to $5.00 per report. The statute also defines the 10-business-day response requirement.
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Massasoit Community College Police
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts · MA
Records law
Massachusetts Public Records Law (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 4, § 7, cl. 26; ch. 66, §§ 10–18)
Dataset note
No specific MuckRock audit data available. The email is primarily for general inquiries; requests should be directed to the college's public records officer.
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Michigan (8)

Michigan Department of Civil Rights
Jurisdiction
Michigan · MI
Records law
Michigan Freedom of Information Act (Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 15.231–15.246)
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Michigan Department of Corrections
Jurisdiction
Michigan · MI
Records law
Michigan Freedom of Information Act (Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 15.231–15.246)
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Michigan Department of Education
Jurisdiction
Michigan · MI
Records law
Michigan Freedom of Information Act (Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 15.231–15.246)
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Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Jurisdiction
Michigan · MI
Records law
Michigan Freedom of Information Act (Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 15.231–15.246)
Dataset note
Phone: (517) 335-3327; Fax: (517) 335-4037. Submit requests through the LARA FOIA portal at mi.gov/larafoia.
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Minnesota (1)

Metropolitan Council
Jurisdiction
Minnesota · MN
Records law
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. §§ 13.01–13.99)
Dataset note
Inspection is free; copy costs may apply. Most requests must be submitted through the online data request portal. Police data requests follow separate procedures.
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Oregon (1)

Marion County — 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 to the department's Public Records Officer. Fee schedule: $0.25/page photocopies; CD/DVD $1.00; flash drives $10.00; staff time at burdened rate. Acknowledgment within 5 business days.
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Tennessee (1)

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
Jurisdiction
Tennessee · TN
Records law
Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 10-7-501–10-7-515)
Dataset note
Preferred method is the online Metro Public Records Request Form. Proof of Tennessee citizenship required. Centralized departments use the online portal; other departments have separate contacts. MNPD records use Form 720.
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Washington (1)

Mead School District
Jurisdiction
Washington · WA
Records law
Washington Public Records Act (Wash. Rev. Code §§ 42.56.001–42.56.904)
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