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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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The Oregon Public Records Law (ORS 192.311 – 192.478) requires state and local agencies to provide access to their records upon request, unless the records fall under specific exemptions.
Any person, regardless of whether they live in Oregon or out of state, has the right to request records under the law.
Agencies are required to acknowledge and fulfill requests within 15 business days, unless unusual circumstances make that impossible, in which case they must explain the delay.
Requests do not have to be in writing, but it is strongly recommended to submit them in writing so there is a clear record of what was asked for.
Yes. Agencies can charge fees for the actual cost of searching, reviewing, redacting, and copying records, although fee waivers may be granted if releasing the records benefits the public interest.
Examples include police reports, environmental permits, government contracts, budget documents, emails from public officials, and public school performance records.
Yes. Exemptions include ongoing investigations, records that would invade personal privacy, trade secrets, and security-sensitive information.
If your request is denied, you may petition the Oregon Attorney General (for state agencies) or the local district attorney (for local agencies) to review the denial.
Federal FOIA applies only to federal agencies, while the Oregon Public Records Law applies to state and local agencies and requires shorter response times.
No. Oregon’s law allows any person, regardless of where they live, to make a request.




