From The Helpline
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Read first - Architecture ↗
Why filing ORRs is like inspecting a house.
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Tracking your requests ↗
Why it's important to stay organized, plus a few templates to help you do it.
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Sample request letter ↗
For when you need a more robust format.
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Six requests you should file today ↗
Great ORRs to get you started.
Other resources
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FOIA Requests: State-by-State Open Records Guides ↗
Links to authoritative state open records guides from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
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MuckRock — Filing Requests and Finding Examples ↗
Search public requests to see how others phrased similar records requests, and use their language as a model.