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The Missouri Sunshine Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.010 et seq.) ensures that the public has access to records of state and local government agencies, unless the records are specifically exempt.
Any person, regardless of residency, may request records from Missouri agencies.
Agencies must respond within three business days either by providing the records, denying access, or explaining the reason for a delay.
No. Requests may be oral, but written requests are recommended to clearly establish what was asked for and to protect your rights.
Yes. Agencies can charge for copying and for staff time based on the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who is capable of fulfilling the request.
Examples include police reports, contracts, school performance data, budgets, environmental permits, and correspondence of public officials.
Yes. Exemptions include records related to ongoing investigations, personnel files, medical or student records, and attorney-client communications.
If denied, you can appeal in Missouri circuit court. Agencies must provide a written explanation citing the legal exemption.
FOIA applies only to federal agencies. Missouri’s Sunshine Law applies to state and local agencies and imposes a strict three-day response deadline.
No. Missouri’s Sunshine Law allows any person, regardless of residency, to make a request.

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