Appealing denial of FOIA request – smple letter.
Agency Head or Freedom of Information Act Appeal Officer
Name of Agency
Address of Agency
City, State, Zip Code
Re: Freedom of Information Act Appeal
Dear ________:
This is an appeal under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/10(a).
On [insert date], I requested documents from [insert name of public body.] On [insert
date], I received a response to my request in a letter signed by [insert name of official].
The public body denied my request for information, citing section [insert section of the
Act that the public body cited as a reason for denying the information.]
I am appealing the denial of my request, under subsection 10(a) of the Act. The
documents that were withheld must be disclosed under the FOIA because [insert an
explanation of why you believe the documents are public under the Act.]
I look forward to a decision on this appeal of the denial of my FOIA request within seven
working days as provided under the Act. 5 ILCS 140/10(a).
Thank you for your consideration of this appeal.
Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
[optional:] Telephone Number or e-mail
