Eaton Rapids, MI · Eaton County
FOIA Appeal Form to Appeal a Denial of Records
This form lets a person who received a FOIA records denial ask the City of Eaton Rapids to reverse it and explain the reasons for the appeal.
What this form is
Use this form after the City has denied all or part of a public-records request and you want to appeal that decision. It asks for the request number, dates, requested records, reasons for reversing the denial, and the requestor’s signature and date. The form also provides space for the City’s response and includes information about judicial review.
Who needs it
A person whose FOIA request for public records was denied in whole or in part may use this form to appeal the denial.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the FOIA Appeal Form to appeal a denial of records.
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Complete The Form
Provide the request details, identify the records, explain why the denial should be reversed, and sign and date the form.
- 3
Gather Any Attachments
You may attach additional sheets to explain your reasons for appeal or include a copy of the original request.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA appeal form?
- No. The form has no notary block and asks the requestor to sign and date it. It does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the FOIA appeal form?
- The form does not specify where to submit it. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the FOIA appeal form ask for?
- It asks for details such as the request number, dates, requested records, reasons for reversing the denial, and the requestor’s signature and date.