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The information provided on this website is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as advice for any specific situation or case.  Viewing this website, using its resources, or communicating with VCOG does not create an attorney-client relationship, and we do not represent…

[Date] [Public body][Email or physical address of the body –> where you’re sending this request] Dear [FOIA officer or Records Custodian], I am requesting the following records pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. [Describe the records you want with as much specificity as you can, using dates, names and keywords where possible. If…

If you’re using AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.) to help craft your FOIA request, STOP and read ⬇ first. AI is great for taking the guesswork out of the FOIA process, but be careful of the final output, which can often be too wordy and complicated, and can sometimes misstate Virginia law. FOIA attorney Andrew…

The Privacy Technical Assistance Center of the Department of Education has released a FAQ on the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

FOIA & Records Management Webinar September 13, 2017 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on-site: Tidewater Community College, Chesapeake Campus Center/Big Otter Room Click here to join the webinar   These PDF handouts of the presentations can be printed out, or used as fillable forms on your computer/smart phone.   FOIA Basics & Special Issues, by…