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FOIA Request Templates

Ready-to-use FOIA templates for common investigative scenarios. Or skip the templates entirely — describe what records you need in plain English and let Presswork.ai generate a custom request in seconds.

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General Federal FOIA Request

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Standard template for requesting records from any federal agency under 5 U.S.C. § 552.

Statute: 5 U.S.C. § 552·Any Federal Agency
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State Public Records Request

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Adaptable template for state-level public records requests. Customize the statutory citation for your state.

Statute: Varies by state·State & Local Government
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Law Enforcement Records

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Template for requesting police reports, body camera footage, use-of-force records, and internal affairs files.

Statute: 5 U.S.C. § 552 / State Law·Police Departments, Sheriff Offices
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Government Contracts & Spending

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Template for requesting contract documents, bid proposals, vendor payments, and procurement records.

Statute: 5 U.S.C. § 552·Any Government Agency
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Environmental Records

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Template for requesting EPA inspection reports, pollution data, permit violations, and enforcement actions.

Statute: 5 U.S.C. § 552·EPA, State Environmental Agencies
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Financial Disclosure Records

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Template for requesting financial disclosures, lobbying reports, and campaign finance records from elected officials.

Statute: 5 U.S.C. § 552 / Ethics in Government Act·Ethics Committees, Election Boards
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