Non-Police Freedom of Information Act FAQ

What is a FOIA?

FOIA is an acronym for the Michigan of Information Acts Request MCL 15.231.et,seq.

All FOIA requests must be in writing and describe a public record sufficiently to enable the public body to find the public record.  (MCL15.231 et seq.) 

 How do I file Non-Police FOIA?

You may submit your Non-Police FOIA Request electronically using the following link:  LINK 
Alternatively, you may download a copy of the Non-Police FOIA Request Form , or a writing to submit a Non-Police FOIA request.
 

 Where do I submit a Non-Police FOIA?

You may submit your Non-Police FOIA Request electronically using the following link: Smartsheet LINK 
Alternatively, please submit your completed Non-Police FOIA Request Form  or written request to the City of Detroit in one of the following ways:

  1. Via U.S. Mail or Hand delivery to the City of Detroit Law Department FOIA Division, Coleman A. Young Municipal Building, 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500, Detroit, Michigan 48226
  2. Fax No.: 313-224-5505
  3. Email Address: [email protected]
     
 What type of information is needed for a Non-Police FOIA?

The following information is required to search for records:

  1. A comprehensive description of the document(s) you are seeking; and
  2. Time frame and/or date(s), if appropriate.

Without this information, your request may be denied as the City requires such information in order to conduct a search for the record(s).