Jackson County, MI · Jackson County
FOIA Appeal Form to Appeal a Denial of Records
Jackson County requesters use this form to appeal a denial of public records under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Jackson County · Jackson County, Jackson County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- mijackson.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this form when the County has denied all or part of a public records request and you want to appeal the denial. It asks for requester and request details, the records sought, and the reasons for appealing; the requester signs and dates it. The form also includes space for the County’s response and determination.
Who needs it
A person whose Jackson County public records request was denied in whole or in part may use this form to appeal the denial.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the requester just signs and dates the appeal.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Jackson County FOIA Appeal Form.
- 2
Complete the Appeal
Provide requester and request details, identify the records, and state the reasons for appealing the denial.
- 3
Gather Any Attachments
Attach additional sheets if needed to explain your reasons for appeal; the form also allows a copy of the original request.
- 4
Sign and Date
Sign and date the appeal.
- 5
Submit to the County
Submit the form to the county department named on it; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA appeal form?
- No. The form does not require a notary; the requester signs and dates the appeal.
- How do I submit the FOIA appeal form?
- Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for requester and request details, the records sought, and the reason or reasons for appealing the denial. The requester signs and dates it.
- What happens after the County receives the appeal?
- The form states that the County must respond within 10 business days, including by making a determination or taking one extension of no more than 10 business days.