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Alabama (1)

City of Mobile — JustFOIA Portal
Jurisdiction
Alabama · AL
Records law
Alabama Open Records Act (Ala. Code §§ 36-12-40 to 36-12-41)
Dataset note
JustFOIA online portal for submitting and tracking public records requests. Coordinator: (251) 208-6298.
Responsive Verified

Arizona (1)

City of Phoenix — Citywide Public Records
Jurisdiction
Arizona · AZ
Records law
Arizona Public Records Law (Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 39-121 to 39-126)
Dataset note
Citywide GovQA portal for general request submission. Police records use a separate portal at phxpublicsafety.dynamics365portals.us. Police records phone: (602) 262-1885.
Responsive Verified

California (4)

City of Irvine
Jurisdiction
California · CA
Records law
California Public Records Act (Cal. Gov't Code §§ 7920.000–7931.000)
Dataset note
Request forms at https://legacy.cityofirvine.org under City Clerk
Responsive Verified
City of Long Beach
Jurisdiction
California · CA
Records law
California Public Records Act (Cal. Gov't Code §§ 7920.000–7931.000)
Responsive Verified
City of Los Angeles
Jurisdiction
California · CA
Records law
California Public Records Act (Cal. Gov't Code §§ 7920.000–7931.000)
Responsive Verified
City of Oakland
Jurisdiction
California · CA
Records law
California Public Records Act (Cal. Gov't Code §§ 7920.000–7931.000)
Responsive Verified

Florida (1)

City of Miami City Clerk
Jurisdiction
Florida · FL
Records law
Florida Public Records Law (Fla. Stat. § 119.01–119.15)
Dataset note
The City of Miami uses the NextRequest portal for public records requests. The clerk's office is known for being responsive but may experience delays due to high volume.
Medium Friction Verified

Illinois (4)

City of Joliet
Jurisdiction
Illinois · IL
Records law
Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1–140/11)
Responsive Verified
City of Naperville
Jurisdiction
Illinois · IL
Records law
Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1–140/11)
Responsive Verified
City of Peoria
Jurisdiction
Illinois · IL
Records law
Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1–140/11)
Dataset note
Fax: 309-494-8440
Responsive Verified
City of Peoria Clerk
Jurisdiction
Illinois · IL
Records law
Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1–140/11)
Dataset note
The City of Peoria uses the JustFOIA portal for FOIA requests. The office is generally responsive but can be slow due to high volume.
Medium Friction Verified

Louisiana (1)

City of New Orleans
Jurisdiction
Louisiana · LA
Records law
Louisiana Public Records Act (La. Rev. Stat. § 44:1–44:41)
Dataset note
$0.50 per page for paper copies; $25 base fee for electronic records on CD; additional delivery or service fees may apply.
Responsive Verified

Minnesota (1)

City of Minneapolis
Jurisdiction
Minnesota · MN
Records law
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. §§ 13.01–13.99)
Dataset note
Online portal (OpenCity) preferred for data requests. No charge for inspection; copies may incur fees. Submit requests online, by calling 311, or visiting the Minneapolis Service Center.
Responsive Verified

Missouri (1)

City of Kansas City — Sunshine Requests
Jurisdiction
Missouri · MO
Records law
Missouri Sunshine Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 610.010–610.225)
Dataset note
Online Open Records Center for submission, tracking, and communication. Jackson County Assessment: (816) 881-3530.
Responsive Verified

New York (1)

City of New York (NYC)
Jurisdiction
New York · NY
Records law
New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (N.Y. Pub. Off. Law §§ 84–90)
Dataset note
Central public portal for submitting FOIL requests to New York City agencies, including NYPD, FDNY, and schools.
Responsive Verified

Oklahoma (1)

City of Oklahoma City
Jurisdiction
Oklahoma · OK
Records law
Oklahoma Open Records Act (Okla. Stat. tit. 51, §§ 24A.1–24A.28)
Dataset note
Phone: (405) 297-2391; Fax: (405) 297-3121. No charge for records sent by email. $0.25/page for paper copies. $4 CD/DVD. $0.30/minute search fee may apply for commercial/excessive disruption requests. Police records: 405-297-1112.
Responsive Verified

Tennessee (2)

City of Knoxville
Jurisdiction
Tennessee · TN
Records law
Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 10-7-501–10-7-515)
Dataset note
Download the Public Records Request Form, fill it out, and email it with a scanned copy of your government-issued photo ID showing Tennessee residency.
High Resistance Verified
City of Memphis
Jurisdiction
Tennessee · TN
Records law
Tennessee Open Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 10-7-501–10-7-515)
Dataset note
Requests must include proof of Tennessee citizenship. Use the online form or contact the specific department that holds the records. Police Department records should be directed to MPD Central Records.
Responsive Verified

Texas (2)

City of Irving
Jurisdiction
Texas · TX
Records law
Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code §§ 552.001–552.353)
Responsive Verified
City of Plano
Jurisdiction
Texas · TX
Records law
Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code §§ 552.001–552.353)
Responsive Verified

Virginia (3)

City of Norfolk
Jurisdiction
Virginia · VA
Records law
Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Va. Code §§ 2.2-3700–2.2-3714)
Dataset note
FOIA phone: (757) 664-4266; FOIA fax: (757) 664-4300. Sheriff's Office FOIA requests should be directed separately to the Norfolk Sheriff's Office.
Responsive Verified
City of Richmond
Jurisdiction
Virginia · VA
Records law
Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Va. Code §§ 2.2-3700–2.2-3714)
Dataset note
Richmond began piloting JustFOIA software in March 2026 for improved request management. Police records requests should be directed to [email protected] or call (804) 646-5147.
Responsive Verified
City of Richmond VA
Jurisdiction
Virginia · VA
Records law
Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Va. Code §§ 2.2-3700–2.2-3714)
Dataset note
A whistleblower suit alleged the city routinely fails to respond within the 5-day window and charges excessive fees.
Responsive Unreviewed

Wisconsin (2)

City of Madison - Clerk's Office
Jurisdiction
Wisconsin · WI
Records law
Wisconsin Public Records Law (Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31–19.39)
Dataset note
The Madison Clerk's Office uses the same Public Records Request Center (PRRC) as the city government. The portal is efficient
Responsive Verified
City of Milwaukee - City Clerk
Jurisdiction
Wisconsin · WI
Records law
Wisconsin Public Records Law (Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31–19.39)
Dataset note
The Milwaukee City Clerk's office directs requesters to the city's central public records page. The office does not have a dedicated online portal and can be slower to respond than its Madison counterpart.
Medium Friction Verified