Application For Public Access to Records

Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)

The Freedom of Information Law provides the public with the right to access certain government records.

The New York State Legislature clearly noted the purpose of FOIL: The legislature hereby finds that a free society is maintained when government is responsive and responsible to the public, and when the public is aware of governmental actions. The more open a government is with its citizenry, the greater the understanding and participation of the public in government.(New York State Public Officers Law §84. )

The People's right to know the process of government decision making and the documents and statistics leading to determinations is basic to our society. (Resolution Nos. 152 (1975), 30 (1981), &. 112 (2007), Genesee County Legislature)

Requests

Mail Request

If you wish to make a FOIL Request for documents by mail, use this printable form(PDF, 33KB) and mail to the department's address.

For the Sheriff's Office please use this printable form(PDF, 2MB).

 

When requesting records, please:

  • Include as much detail about the record as possible, such as relevant dates, names, descriptions, etc.

  • Make sure that your request is not too broad

  • Make sure to reasonably describe the records

If for any reason any portion of your request is denied, you will be informed of the reasons for the denial in writing and provided the name, address and email address of the person or body to whom an appeal should be directed. 

 
Online Request

Genesee County wishes to assist the general public to make FOIL requests online: 

 

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