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Connecticut Freedom of Information Act
Each State has their own version of the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act), which allows you to request public records from government agencies.
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State Records FAQs
Connecticut FOI (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-200 et seq.) guarantees public access to records maintained by state and local agencies unless a specific exemption applies.
Any person may submit a request; there is no residency requirement or need to state a purpose.
Agencies must respond promptly, and denials must be issued within timeframes that allow for timely appeal to the Freedom of Information Commission.
Written requests are best practice and commonly required by agencies so they can identify records precisely and respond efficiently.
Agencies may charge reasonable copying fees and may recover certain costs for extensive electronic data compilation or programming when permitted by law.
Frequently requested records include police and crash reports, contracts and procurement files, environmental permits and enforcement, budgets and audits, and official correspondence.
Exemptions include active law-enforcement investigations, trade secrets, personal privacy protections, student and medical records, and certain security-sensitive materials.
You may file an appeal with the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC), which can order disclosure if it finds the denial improper.
Federal FOIA covers federal agencies only; Connecticut FOI covers state and local agencies and provides a dedicated administrative appeals body (the FOIC).
No. Connecticut FOI is available to any requester, whether in state or out of state.