From The Helpline

• Read first - Architecture ↗

  Why filing ORRs is like inspecting a house.

  fundamentals

• Tracking your requests ↗

  Why it's important to stay organized, plus a few templates to help you do it.

  tool

• Sample request letter ↗

  For when you need a more robust format.

  template

• Six requests you should file today ↗

  Great ORRs to get you started.

  guide

• Developing ORR ideas, pt 1 ↗

  How to know what to request.

  guide

More original resources coming soon. What would be helpful? Let us know by emailing hello@recordshelpline.com

Other resources

• The Friendly State News - Training ↗

  I can't understate the impact an ORR workshop from Jessica Huseman had on our crew years ago. Do yourself a favor and book one.

• MuckRock — Filing Requests and Finding Examples ↗

  More to come on how to use MuckRock well, but the TLDR; amazing resource. Dive into it.

• Georgia First Amendment Foundation ↗

  Statewide group with more resources, lobbying efforts and advice.

• FOIA Requests: State-by-State Open Records Guides ↗

  State open records guides from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.