Freedom of Information Act Request Forms
What is FOIA?
FOIA is the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), records in possession of public agencies may be accessed by the public upon written request. Pursuant to 5 ILCS 140, Section 2(c), a public record is any records, reports, forms, writings, letters, memoranda, books, papers, maps, photographs, cards, tapes, recordings, electronic data processing records, recorded information and all other documentary materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics, having been prepared, or having been or being used, received, possessed or under the control of any public body. Records that are not subject to release via the FOIA process include confidential and trade secret information.
How can I submit a FOIA request?
Please submit requests using the FOIA request form.
(click here for the form).
Form can be:
Faxed to: 815-652-2053
E-mail to: foia@leeogle.org
or
Mailed to:
Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education
7772 Clinton Street
Dixon, IL 61021
ATTN: FOIA Request
What happens after I submit a request?
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act requires agencies to respond within five working days of receipt of a request. A five-day extension is allowed with written notification to the requester.
If the requested records are 50 pages, or less, in length, the pages will be copied and mailed to the requestor. If the records exceed 50 pages, the requester will be informed of the duplication cost.
What are the costs for duplication?
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FEE SCHEDULE FOR DUPLICATION OF PUBLIC RECORDS |
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Type of Duplication |
Fee |
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Paper copy from paper or electronic source, 50 pages or less |
no charge |
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Paper copy from paper or electronic source, additional pages |
$.15 / page (no charge assessed for less than $7.50) |
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Diskette or CD-ROM |
no charge |
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Copy of audio or video material |
cost of tape, disk, etc |
