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Commonwealth Open Government 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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Whether it’s for business, research, or personal purposes, being able to request government records is your right.
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State Records FAQs
The law (1 CMC §§ 9901–9918) provides the public with the right to inspect and copy government records.
Any person, regardless of citizenship or residency, can request records from CNMI agencies.
Agencies must respond within 10 working days of receiving the request.
Yes. Written requests are required to document the specific records sought.
Yes. Agencies may charge the actual cost of reproducing or mailing the requested documents.
Examples include police reports, contracts, budgets, environmental permits, and school performance data.
Exemptions include records related to active investigations, personal privacy, trade secrets, and security-sensitive materials.
You may file an administrative appeal or take legal action in Commonwealth Superior Court.
It is similar in scope and purpose but applies to Commonwealth agencies rather than federal ones.
No. Any person can submit a request under the law.