FOIL Template

[YOUR ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO]


VIA EMAIL

[AGENCY ADDRESS]

[DATE]

FOIL REQUEST

Dear Records Access Officer:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Law.

I request that a copy of the following documents be provided to, or made available to, me:

[DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST]

I request that, if appropriate, any fees be waived, as I believe this request is in the public interest.  If fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of total charges in advance of fulfilling my request.  I request that responsive records be provided in pdf format via email, if possible, or on CD, if necessary.

[In order to assist in locating these records, note that they were referenced in a recent news article, described in a press release, the subject of an investigation, etc., etc.]  If I can be of assistance in clarifying this request, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for your consideration of this request. I sincerely appreciate your time and assistance.

                                                            Sincerely,

                                                            /s/ your name


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