Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 442 of 1976 - Freedom of Information Act (15.231 - 15.246)
Section 15.231 - Short Title; Public Policy.

Sec. 1.
(1) This act shall be known and may be cited as the "freedom of information act".
(2) It is the public policy of this state that all persons, except those persons incarcerated in state or local correctional facilities, are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public officials and public employees, consistent with this act. The people shall be informed so that they may fully participate in the democratic process.
History: 1976, Act 442, Eff. Apr. 13, 1977 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 131, Imd. Eff. May 19, 1994 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 553, Eff. Mar. 31, 1997 ;-- Am. 1997, Act 6, Imd. Eff. May 16, 1997 Popular Name: Act 442Popular Name: FOIA

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees

Act 442 of 1976 - Freedom of Information Act (15.231 - 15.246)

Section 15.231 - Short Title; Public Policy.

Section 15.232 - Definitions.

Section 15.233 - Public Records; Request Requirements; Right to Inspect, Copy, or Receive; Subscriptions; Forwarding Requests; File; Inspection and Examination; Memoranda or Abstracts; Rules; Compilation, Summary, or Report of Information; Creation o...

Section 15.234 - Fee; Limitation on Total Fee; Labor Costs; Establishment of Procedures and Guidelines; Creation of Written Public Summary; Detailed Itemization; Availability of Information on Website; Notification to Requestor; Deposit; Failure to R...

Section 15.235 - Request to Inspect or Receive Copy of Public Record; Response to Request; Failure to Respond; Damages; Contents of Notice Denying Request; Signing Notice of Denial; Notice Extending Period of Response; Action by Requesting Person; La...

Section 15.236 - Foia Coordinator.

Section 15.240 - Options by Requesting Person; Appeal; Actions by Public Body; Receipt of Written Appeal; Judicial Review; Civil Action; Venue; De Novo Proceeding; Burden of Proof; Private View of Public Record; Contempt; Assignment of Action or Appe...