Illinois Administrative Code
Title 2 - GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
Part 3700 - ORGANIZATION, RULEMAKING AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
Subpart E - FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUESTS
Section 3700.500 - Requests for Public Records
Universal Citation: 2 IL Admin Code ยง 3700.500
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) All requests for public records shall be submitted in writing in one of the following manners:
1) Via regular mail to the
address listed in Section
3700.300(b)(1)
of this Part, to the attention of the Chief Legal Counsel, "FOIA
Request".
2) Electronically, using
the feedback form on the Agency's website located at:
http://www2.illinois.gov/ipa/Pages/Feedback_Form.aspx.
If submitted electronically, the request must conspicuously mention "Freedom of
Information Act", "FOIA", or 5 ILCS 140.
3) Via hand delivery, to the Chief Legal
Counsel at the Agency's headquarters at the address listed in Section
3700.300(b)(1)
of this Part. If submitted by hand delivery, the request must conspicuously
include in writing "Freedom of Information Act", "FOIA", or 5 ILCS
140.
4) Via fax. If submitted by
fax, the request must conspicuously mention "Freedom of Information Act",
"FOIA", or 5 ILCS 140.
b) Requirements for each request
1) A request must include the requestor's
name, street address and telephone number. If the request is made
electronically pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of this Section, the entry blanks
for name, street address and telephone number may be used.
2) As specific a description as possible of
the records sought. Requests that the Agency considers unduly burdensome or
categorical may be denied. (See Section 3(g) of FOIA and Section
3700.560
of this Part.);
3) A statement as
to the requested medium and format for the Agency to use in providing the
records sought: for example, paper, specific types of digital or magnetic
media, or videotape;
4) A statement
as to the requested manner for the Agency to use in providing the records
sought: for example, inspection at Agency headquarters or providing paper or
electronic copies;
5) A statement
as to whether the requester needs certified copies of all or any portion of the
records, including reference to the specific documents that require
certification; and
6) A statement
as to whether the request is for a commercial purpose.
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