Get Lara Foia

If the information you want is not publicly available, you can submit a FOIA request to the agency's FOIA Office. The request simply must be in writing and reasonably describe the records you seek. Most federal agencies now accept FOIA requests electronically, including by web form, e-mail or fax.

Sec. 13. (1) A public body may exempt from disclosure as a public record under this act any of the following: (a) Information of a personal nature if public disclosure of the information would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of an individual's privacy.

The FOIA gives citizens the right of access to most public records. If access is wrongfully denied, citizens are authorized to bring suit to compel disclosure and may be awarded damages and reasonable attorney fees.

Freedom of Information Act Process for the Michigan Civil Service Commission. Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows certain persons to receive copies or inspect most public records of public bodies upon written request. The request must sufficiently describe the records sought.

Criteria It must be in writing and signed by the person making the request; It must state that the request is being made pursuant to the FOIA; It must reasonably describe the records being requested; It must state the category of the requester for fee purposes (i.e., commercial, media, educational, all other);

The FOIA gives citizens the right of access to most public records. If access is wrongfully denied, citizens are authorized to bring suit to compel disclosure and may be awarded damages and reasonable attorney fees.

To expedite processing the Department recommends you submit your FOIA request online. Requests may also be posted to Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, ATTN: FOIA Coordinator, Suite 207, P.O. Box 30037, Lansing, MI 48909 or faxed to 517-241-1200.

Michigan's FOIA requires that a public body respond to a request for public record within five business days after the request is received.