FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUEST

(Michigan Freedom of Information Act - MCLA 15.231 et seq.)

1. DOCUMENT HEADER

FOIA Request Letter
Date: [DATE]

To:
[FOIA COORDINATOR NAME]
[AGENCY NAME]
[AGENCY STREET ADDRESS]
[AGENCY CITY, STATE ZIP]
E-Mail: [AGENCY E-MAIL]

From:
[REQUESTER NAME]
[REQUESTER TITLE & ORGANIZATION (if any)]
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]
Telephone: [PHONE]
E-Mail: [REQUESTER E-MAIL]

Re: Request for Records Concerning [BRIEF SUBJECT DESCRIPTION]

2. LEGAL BASIS

This request is made pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, MCLA 15.231 et seq. The Requester seeks access to public records as defined in the Act.

3. RECORDS REQUESTED

The Requester hereby requests that the Agency conduct a reasonable search and promptly disclose the following Records:

(a) [DETAILED, ITEM-BY-ITEM DESCRIPTION OF EACH RECORD REQUESTED, WITH DATE RANGES, KEYWORDS, FILE TYPES, ETC.];
(b) Any indices or record-keeping systems that would assist in locating responsive Records; and
(c) All segregable portions of otherwise exempt Records.

Scope of Search:
- Timeframe: Search all Records dated or created from [START DATE] through [END DATE].

4. FORMAT OF PRODUCTION

Produce all responsive, non-exempt Records electronically in their native format, where possible.

5. FEE LIMITATION

Requester agrees to pay reasonable fees as permitted by MCLA 15.234, up to US $[CAP AMOUNT]. If estimated fees exceed this cap, the Agency shall provide an itemized written estimate and obtain written authorization before proceeding.

6. RESPONSE TIME

Under MCLA 15.235, the Agency must respond within 5 business days of receipt of this request, with a possible extension of up to 10 additional business days.

7. EXEMPTIONS

If the Agency withholds any portion of a Record based on an exemption, it shall:
a. Identify each applicable exemption provision;
b. Provide a reasonably specific explanation of how the exemption applies;
c. Release all reasonably segregable non-exempt portions.

8. APPEAL RIGHTS

If this request is denied, the Requester reserves the right to appeal to the head of the public body pursuant to MCLA 15.240, and to seek judicial review in the Circuit Court.

9. EXECUTION BLOCK

__________________________________
[REQUESTER NAME]
Title: [REQUESTER TITLE]
Organization: [ORGANIZATION (if any)]
Date: [DATE]