Litchfield, MI · Hillsdale County
FOIA Denial Appeal Form
A person whose public-records request was denied can use this form to explain why the City of Litchfield should reverse its denial.
What this form is
Use this form to appeal a City of Litchfield decision denying all or part of a public-records request. It asks for request and contact details, the records requested, and the reason or reasons for appealing the denial. The form also includes space for the city’s response and explains the requester’s right to seek judicial review.
Who needs it
A person whose request for public records was denied in whole or in part by the City of Litchfield can use this form to appeal.
How to submit it
Send the appeal to the Office of the City Manager/FOIA Coordinator, City of Litchfield, 221 Jonesville Street, PO Box 236, Litchfield, Michigan 49252.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the requester signs and dates the appeal, and the form contains no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the FOIA Denial Appeal Form PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide the request and contact details, identify the records, and explain why you are appealing the denial.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the appeal. The form does not call for a notary.
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Submit To The City
Send the completed appeal to the Office of the City Manager/FOIA Coordinator at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA denial appeal form?
- No. The requester signs and dates the appeal; the form contains no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the FOIA denial appeal form?
- Send it to the Office of the City Manager/FOIA Coordinator at 221 Jonesville Street, PO Box 236, Litchfield, Michigan 49252.
- What information does the appeal form ask for?
- It asks for request and contact details, the records requested, and the reason or reasons for appealing the denial.