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1. How do I submit a FOIA request?

FOIA requests must be in writing and be legible; FOIA requests cannot be made over the phone. A FOIA request may be submitted via the U.S. mail, e-mail, facsimile, or in person, by completing a FOIA Request form.

2. What information do I need to include in my FOIA request?

Section 15.233 (3)(1) of the Freedom of Information Act indicates a FOIA request must include the requesting person’s complete name, address, and telephone number and/or e-mail address. Your request is to be as specific as possible and provide as much information to enable the County to locate the requested records.

3. What is the e-mail address to submit a FOIA request to the Sheriff's Department?

foia_sheriff@eatoncounty.org

4. What is the e-mail address to submit a FOIA request to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office?

prosecutingattorney@reatoncounty.org

5. What is the e-mail address to submit a FOIA request to 911 Dispatch?

foia_dispatch@eatoncounty.org 

6. What is the e-mail address to submit a FOIA request to the Clerk's Office?

foia_clerk@eatoncounty.org 

7. If I want to submit a FOIA request via e-mail to the County and I am unsure about which department to send it, what e-mail address do I use?

foia-general@eatoncounty.org 

8. Can I pay for my FOIA on-line or over the phone?

FOIA requests cannot be paid for on-line or over the phone as the County is not set up to accept credit card payments. 

9. How do I pay for my FOIA request?

FOIAs can be paid for with a check made payable to Eaton County or in person with exact cash (as we are not able to make change). Please include the FOIA # the County assigned to the request that is being paid.

10. Where can I pay for my FOIA request?

A check can be mailed to the address below made payable to Eaton County or paid with exact cash in person at the same address:

FOIA Specialist
Controller’s Office
Eaton County Courthouse
1045 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813

11. How do I know how much it will cost to process my FOIA request?

If a cost is involved for completing a FOIA request, the County will provide the requestor a good faith estimate in advance of processing the request. If the cost exceeds $50.00, a good faith deposit from the person requesting the public record(s) is authorized under Section 15.234(2). The deposit shall not exceed ½ of the total fee.

12. How will I receive copies of videos, audio recordings or photos from the County in response to my FOIA request?

Media will be shared with the requestor via Axon/evidence.com which includes body worn camera, in car, surveillance, cell phone, and interview videos; audio recordings, such as 911 calls and recorded interviews, and large quantities of photos. The requestor will be informed when the FOIA response is provided that a separate e-mail will be sent by Axon/evidence.com that includes a link to download the media.