How to Draft a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request Checklist (Federal)

Summary

This checklist provides a guide to drafting a request to obtain public records from a federal government entity pursuant to the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552 et seq. It covers topics such as what documents can be requested under the public records law, exemptions from disclosure, and the procedure for drafting and submitting a request.