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United States (8)

U.s. Department Of Justice
Jurisdiction
United States · federal
Records law
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Responsive Verified
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.
Medium Friction Verified
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jurisdiction
United States · federal
Records law
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note
The VA's FOIA program is decentralized. Requests should be sent to the email address provided, which routes requests to the appropriate component. Fee waivers are rarely granted, and the agency is known for significant backlogs.
Medium Friction Unreviewed
U.S. Federal Courts (PACER)
Jurisdiction
United States · federal
Records law
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note
PACER costs $0.10 per page capped at $3.00 per document; fees waived if quarterly charges <=$30. Courts themselves are not subject to FOIA.
Responsive Verified
U.S. Special Operations Command - USSOCOM
Jurisdiction
United States · federal
Records law
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note
USSOCOM accepts FOIA requests via its online E-FOIA form, email, or postal mail. The agency has a reputation for significant backlogs and for heavily redacting records related to special operations.
Medium Friction Verified
United States Army Audit Agency
Jurisdiction
United States · federal
Records law
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note
Fee waivers are rarely granted. The Army's FOIA office operates under DoD regulations and typically charges for search, review, and duplication fees for commercial requesters.
Responsive Verified
United States Marshals Service (USMS) - DOJ
Jurisdiction
United States · federal
Records law
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note
The USMS has a reputation for slow responses and for heavily redacting records related to fugitive investigations, witness security, and asset forfeiture. Fee waivers are rarely granted.
Medium Friction Verified
United States Secret Service, United States of America
Jurisdiction
United States · federal
Records law
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note
As of October 1, 2025, the Secret Service no longer accepts FOIA requests by email. All requests must be submitted through the SecureRelease portal. The agency is known for significant backlogs and heavy redactions, particularly for records related to protective operations.
Medium Friction Verified

Alabama (2)

University of Alabama
Jurisdiction
Alabama · AL
Records law
Alabama Open Records Act (Ala. Code §§ 36-12-40 to 36-12-41)
Responsive Verified

Arizona (1)

University of Arizona
Jurisdiction
Arizona · AZ
Records law
Arizona Public Records Law (Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 39-121 to 39-126)
Responsive Unreviewed

Arkansas (2)

University of Arkansas
Jurisdiction
Arkansas · AR
Records law
Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (Ark. Code Ann. §§ 25-19-101 to 25-19-109)
Responsive Verified
University of Arkansas Libraries
Jurisdiction
Arkansas · AR
Records law
Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (Ark. Code Ann. §§ 25-19-101 to 25-19-109)
Responsive Verified

California (1)

University of California
Jurisdiction
California · CA
Records law
California Public Records Act (Cal. Gov't Code §§ 7920.000–7931.000)
Responsive Verified

Hawaii (1)

UIPA.org — Public Records Request Portal
Jurisdiction
Hawaii · HI
Records law
Uniform Information Practices Act (Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 92F-1 to 92F-42)
Dataset note
A third-party project that facilitates public records requests to state and county agencies. Requests are sent through the site to the appropriate agency. Not an official government portal, but widely used.
Responsive Verified

Louisiana (1)

University Of Louisiana
Jurisdiction
Louisiana · LA
Records law
Louisiana Public Records Act (La. Rev. Stat. § 44:1–44:41)
Responsive Verified

Massachusetts (3)

UMass Lowell 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. Requests are handled through the university's central public records office.
Responsive Unreviewed
University Of Massachusetts Boston
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts · MA
Records law
Massachusetts Public Records Law (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 4, § 7, cl. 26; ch. 66, §§ 10–18)
Responsive Verified

Nebraska (1)

New Jersey (1)

Union County Sheriff's Office
Jurisdiction
New Jersey · NJ
Records law
New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J. Stat. Ann. §§ 47:1A-1–47:1A-13)
Dataset note
No specific MuckRock audit data available.
Responsive Verified

New Mexico (1)

University Of New Mexico
Jurisdiction
New Mexico · NM
Records law
Inspection of Public Records Act (N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 14-2-1–14-2-12)
Responsive Unreviewed

Texas (1)

University Of North Texas
Jurisdiction
Texas · TX
Records law
Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code §§ 552.001–552.353)
Responsive Verified

Virgin Islands (2)

U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department
Jurisdiction
Virgin Islands · VI
Records law
Virgin Islands Freedom of Information Act (3 V.I.C. §§ 881–899)
Dataset note
VIPD accepts records requests via email for police/traffic reports and background checks; requests must include a name and contact number. The department no longer requires in-person visits for these requests.
Responsive Unreviewed
United States Virgin Islands — Inspection of Public Records Act
Jurisdiction
Virgin Islands · VI
Records law
Virgin Islands Freedom of Information Act (3 V.I.C. §§ 881–899)
Dataset note
Requests may be submitted verbally, via email, or in writing. Procedures and penalties apply only to written requests. Written request must contain name, address, and telephone number. Reasonable fee for copies. Records custodian may request prepayment.
Responsive Verified