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Right to Know Law Appeal – Denial or Partial Denial by Agency

This form lets a requester appeal an agency’s denial or partial denial of a Right to Know request by providing information about the request and denial.

What this form is

Use this form to appeal an agency’s denial or partial denial of a request for records under the Right to Know Law. It asks for the requester’s contact details, request and response dates, agency information, a description of the records, and grounds for the appeal. Include copies of the original Right to Know request and the agency denial.

Who needs it

A requester whose Right to Know request was denied or partially denied by an agency can use this form to appeal.

How to submit it

Send the completed appeal to the Executive Director, Office of Open Records, Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North Street, 4th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225. Include copies of the original Right to Know request and the agency denial.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; the requester signs it and includes copies of the original request and agency denial.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Appeal Form

    Download the Right to Know Law Appeal form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide your contact details, request and response dates, agency information, record description, and grounds for the appeal.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include copies of your original Right to Know request and the agency denial.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign the form and send it with the copies to the Office of Open Records address listed in the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Right to Know Law Appeal form for?
It lets a requester appeal an agency’s denial or partial denial of a request for records under the Right to Know Law.
Who can use this appeal form?
A requester whose request for records was denied or partially denied by an agency can use this form.
Do I need a notary for the Right to Know Law Appeal form?
No. Sign the form without a notary and include copies of the original Right to Know request and the agency denial.
How do I submit the Right to Know Law Appeal?
Send the signed form and copies of the original request and agency denial to the Executive Director, Office of Open Records, Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North Street, 4th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225.

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