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If hard copies are desired, there is a per page charge. $0.01 per page (black and white) $0.06 per page (color) In rare instances, specialized skills, equipment or technology may result in additional copy costs. Mailing Costs Charged at the actual rate.

Generally, any person may make an open records request. Wisconsin statutes limit access when the requestor is incarcerated or mentally committed to records that contain specific references to the requestor or their minor children.

Wisconsin public records can include but are not limited to: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, and divorce records) Property Records (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.) Court Records. Inmate & Jail Records. Sex Offender Records. Wanted Person Records. Unclaimed Property Records.

Responses to record requests must be given as soon as practicable and without delay. Wisconsin Executive Order #189 requires that a response be made within ten working days to a simple and straightforward request.

It depends on the circumstances. In some cases, you may need to obtain permission from the person you are writing about before including them in your book. This is especially true if you are writing about their personal experiences or if you are using their name or likeness. There are a few exceptions to this rule.

Exempt: Certain investigative records, computer programs and trade secrets; public library circulation records are confidential. Visit, Wisconsin Sample FOIA Request, to view a sample FOIA request for the state.