Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act (“APRA”), Indiana Code 5-14-3-1 et seq., provides the framework for requesting information from a governmental agency. APRA states that “it is the public policy of the state that all persons 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 employees.” (Indiana Code §5-14-3-1) However, some public records are subject to exemptions, may not be disclosed under certain circumstances, or may be disclosed at the agency's discretion.
Important Notices Before Submitting:
Verification: You are required to provide and verify your valid physical address.
Human Verification: Automated or bot-submitted requests will be flagged. By submitting, you affirm you are a human requester.
Out-of-State Fees: Pursuant to HEA 1360, a supplemental processing fee may apply to requests submitted by out-of-state entities or non-Indiana residents.
Prioritization: Priority is given to Indiana residents and requests submitted for civic, journalistic, academic, or personal use.
Denial Policy: Requests may be declined if they are suspected of data scraping, phishing, or if the requestor is involved in ongoing litigation duplicative of discovery requests.
FLCS charges a copying fee of $0.20 per page for non-color copies and $0.40 per page for color copies (Indiana Code §5-14-3-8(d)(1)). Pursuant to Indiana Code §5-14-3-8(e)(2), FLCS requires that payment for copying costs be made in advance. Depending on the nature of the request, other fees may apply.
The APRA requires public agencies to produce public records, should they exist, within a reasonable time based upon the circumstances. Please note that this can take several weeks to review and process, depending on the nature of your request.