Guides

The OIC publishes guides on how to make requests under, and responsibly administer, public records laws. It also gives guidance on privacy and on open meetings laws.

California

California Public Records Act, for Individuals – a comprehensive guide to the California Public Records Act for individuals or organizations to request documents

California Public Records Act, for Public Agencies – a guide for agencies seeking to care for their duty under the California Public Records Act to the public’s right for information (coming soon)

Brown Act Guide – a guide to open meetings laws for local agencies

Bagley-Keene Act Guide – a guide to open meetings laws for state agencies. You can also view our defense-of-rights letter here.

Missouri

Missouri Sunshine Law Requests, for Individuals – a comprehensive guide for individuals and organizations to request documents under the Missouri Sunshine Law

Missouri Sunshine Law Requests, for Public Agencies – a guide for Missouri agencies to fulfill their obligations under the Sunshine Law, and recommendations on better serving the public

Missouri Sunshine Law Meetings Guide – a guide on open meetings provisions in the Sunshine Law

Florida

Florida FPRSL, for Individuals – coming soon

United States (Federal agencies)

Freedom of Information Act, for Individuals – coming soon