Request For Public Records
MICHIGAN FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
(FOIA)
Forms may be picked up at the Montmorency Sheriffs Office.
Forms may be dropped off at the Sheriffs Office
Montmorency County Sheriffs Office
ATTN: Records Department
11045 M-32 W
Atlanta MI 49709
Or
You may FAX Them at 1-989-785-4471
FEES DO APPLY AND ARE DETERMINED BY INFORMATION REQUESTED.
Michigan Freedom of Information Act
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act, enacted in 1977, is a series of laws designed to guarantee that the public has access to public records of government bodies at all levels in Michigan. Records are defined as a writing which encompasses handwriting, typing, printing, photographing, photocopying, and every other means of recording, and includes letters, words, pictures, sounds, or symbols, or combinations thereof, or other means of recording or retaining meaningful content prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by a public body in the performance of an official function, from the time it is created.”
Any person other than incarcerated felons may request public records in Michigan. A person who asks for access to public records is not required to justify his or her request. A person can use the information any way they please. The Michigan Freedom of Information Act allows 5 days for any response to record requests. And may be extended.
Exempt: Information deemed private; trade secrets; advisory communications with government agencies; attorney-client communications; medical counseling and psychological facts or appraisals; records of campaign committees; and some law enforcement records.