Freedom of Information Act
From Ohio Sunshine
The Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. ยง 552, is a public law passed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966 which guarantees access to public records controlled by the United States federal government. This, in addition to the Open Records Act, allows Ohio citizens to access and inspect public records at all levels of government.
External links
- The Freedom of Information Act Amended 1996
- U.S. Department of Justice FOIA complete reference
- Citizen's Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act by the United States Congress Committee on Government Reform.
- Open Records Law Handbook
- FBI Freedom of Information Act/Privacy website
- List of U.S. FOIA offices
