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Freedom of Information Act
The S.C. FOIA - This is the entire text of the law. This page does not include the plain language explanations written by SCPA. These interpretations are only available in the FOIA booklet..
FOIA Booklet - The latest revision of The Public Official's Guide to Compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, SCPA's FOIA booklet, is available now for download in PDF format. The entire text of the law is contained in this booklet, as well as a section by section explanation of the law. These plain language interpretations were written by SCPA Attorney Jay Bender and FOI Committee Chairman John Shurr.
Download FOI Booklet
Printed booklets are $2.00 each plus shipping and can be ordered by email.
Order your printed FOI Booklet
How to file an FOI request
How to respond to an FOI request.
Other state laws and regulations deal with the release of public information. Click here for a detailed report done by USC graduate student, Katie Beck.
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Visit these Web sites for more
FOI information
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
The RCFOP is one of the major sources of information on what's happening in media law and publishes News Media and Law, a comprehensive examination of media law issues and cases.
Freedom of Information Center: University of Missouri
The Missouri FOI Center maintains a national clearinghouse on access to information from the federal to the state level, along with files on many journalism topics dating back to its founding in 1958.
National Freedom of Information Coalition
This umbrella organization for the state freedom of information groups holds a yearly conference to discuss problems in the states. Their website provides contact information for all state FOI groups and other related links.
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