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United States (1)

Guam (1)

Superior Court Of Guam
Jurisdiction
Guam · GU
Records law
Guam Sunshine Act (5 GCA Chapter 10 (§§ 10101–10115))
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Massachusetts (1)

Suffolk County Sheriff's Department
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.
Responsive Unreviewed

Minnesota (1)

Stearns County
Jurisdiction
Minnesota · MN
Records law
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. §§ 13.01–13.99)
Dataset note
Requests for data should be directed to the appropriate department or the Sheriff's Office for law enforcement records.
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New York (3)

Stony Brook University Hospital
Jurisdiction
New York · NY
Records law
New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (N.Y. Pub. Off. Law §§ 84–90)
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Suffolk County Police Department
Jurisdiction
New York · NY
Records law
New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (N.Y. Pub. Off. Law §§ 84–90)
Dataset note
Suffolk County PD uses a GovQA portal for FOIL requests. They are known for being responsive but may experience delays due to high volume.
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Syracuse Police Department
Jurisdiction
New York · NY
Records law
New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (N.Y. Pub. Off. Law §§ 84–90)
Dataset note
Syracuse PD uses a GovQA portal for FOIL requests. They are known for being responsive but may experience delays due to high volume.
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Ohio (1)

Summit County
Jurisdiction
Ohio · OH
Records law
Ohio Public Records Act (Ohio Rev. Code § 149.43)
Dataset note
Requests to the Prosecutor's Office cost $0.10 per page; waivers for fees $5 or less. Contact Deputy Chief Counsel Rick Raley.
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Tennessee (13)

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)
Jurisdiction
Tennessee · TN
Records law
Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 10-7-501–10-7-515)
Dataset note
Download and complete TBI's request form. Criminal history checks are $29.00 per request through TORIS (tbibackgrounds.tbi.tn.gov). Tennessee Open Records Information Services: (615) 744-4057. Requests may be submitted in person, by mail, or via the online form.
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Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury — Office of Open Records Counsel
Jurisdiction
Tennessee · TN
Records law
Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 10-7-501–10-7-515)
Dataset note
Phone: (615) 401-7891. The OORC advises citizens and government officials on the TPRA, publishes the Schedule of Reasonable Charges, and informally mediates disputes. It is not a clearinghouse for records requests.
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Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS)
Jurisdiction
Tennessee · TN
Records law
Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 10-7-501–10-7-515)
Dataset note
Public records requests may be made in accordance with DCS Rules, Chapter 0250-6-1. Use the Public Records Request form available on the DCS website.
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Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI)
Jurisdiction
Tennessee · TN
Records law
Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 10-7-501–10-7-515)
Dataset note
Phone: (615) 741-2241. All public records requests must be made to the Public Records Request Coordinator (PRRC). Media requests should be directed to the Communications Director.
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Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC)
Jurisdiction
Tennessee · TN
Records law
Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 10-7-501–10-7-515)
Dataset note
Offender records requests require the full name of the offender, TOMIS #, date of birth, and SSN. Requests can be submitted through the online web portal or in writing. Inmate records are generally open for public inspection per T.C.A. § 4-6-140.
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Tennessee Department of Education
Jurisdiction
Tennessee · TN
Records law
Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 10-7-501–10-7-515)
Dataset note
Requests may be made orally for inspection, or in writing using the Public Records Request form. For educator licensure records, email [email protected] with educator name and license #.
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Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)
Jurisdiction
Tennessee · TN
Records law
Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 10-7-501–10-7-515)
Dataset note
Requests must be in writing using the Public Records Request Form or substantially similar form and submitted to the PRRC. Inspection-only requests may be made orally. The Schedule of Reasonable Charges published by the OORC applies.
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Tennessee Department of Health
Jurisdiction
Tennessee · TN
Records law
Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 10-7-501–10-7-515)
Dataset note
Submit requests via the fillable form at tnhealth.link/datarequest. Vital records (birth/death certificates) must be requested from the Office of Vital Records. Patient records from Regional Mental Health Institutes must be directed to the facility's Health Information Manager.
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Tennessee Department of Human Resources (DOHR)
Jurisdiction
Tennessee · TN
Records law
Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 10-7-501–10-7-515)
Dataset note
Requests must include a Public Records Request form (Policy 12-042). Submit via the online portal, by mail, or by other written media.
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Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS)
Jurisdiction
Tennessee · TN
Records law
Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 10-7-501–10-7-515)
Dataset note
Requests should be submitted using the Department's Public Records Request form. Client and case-specific records are generally confidential.
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Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Jurisdiction
Tennessee · TN
Records law
Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 10-7-501–10-7-515)
Dataset note
Employers and government officials: call (615) 741-3170 for the proper release form. Claimants requesting benefit verification letters: call (615) 442-7009.
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Tennessee Department of Revenue
Jurisdiction
Tennessee · TN
Records law
Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 10-7-501–10-7-515)
Dataset note
Tax returns and tax administration information are broadly exempt from the TPRA. For public administrative records, complete the form and send to [email protected]. Taxpayer's own records: (615) 253-0600 or [email protected].
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Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Jurisdiction
Tennessee · TN
Records law
Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 10-7-501–10-7-515)
Dataset note
Requests may be made by phone at (615) 251-5166, in person, or in writing using Form SF-1565. Fox requests accepted. Inspection-only requests may be made orally.
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Texas (2)

Tarrant County
Jurisdiction
Texas · TX
Records law
Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code §§ 552.001–552.353)
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Tarrant County District Clerk
Jurisdiction
Texas · TX
Records law
Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code §§ 552.001–552.353)
Dataset note
Often appeals to the TX AG to withhold internal investigations; known for charging for redaction time and providing aggressive cost estimates.
Medium Friction Unreviewed

Washington (1)

State of Washington — Public Records Act Statute
Jurisdiction
Washington · WA
Records law
Washington Public Records Act (Wash. Rev. Code §§ 42.56.001–42.56.904)
Dataset note
Official text of the Washington Public Records Act. RCW 42.56.040 requires agencies to publish procedures. Copy fees: actual cost (typically $0.15/page). Electronic records to be provided at no charge if routinely posted online. Agency must respond within 5 business days.
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Wyoming (1)

State of Wyoming — Public Records Act
Jurisdiction
Wyoming · WY
Records law
Wyoming Public Records Act (Wyo. Stat. §§ 16-4-201–16-4-205)
Dataset note
Anyone may request public records. Requests should be in writing to the designated records person. Each governmental entity must designate a public records person. Department of A&I maintains a Public Records Ombudsman.
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