FOIA Request to Clinton County Sheriff's Office Regarding 2024 Arrest Records on January 7, 2025.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at South Central Reporter have submitted a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The request, sent to the Clinton County Sheriff's Office, seeks access to all arrest records from the year 2024.
The specific fields requested in the records include: the arrestee's name, date of arrest, gender, race, date of birth and the crime committed. This information is essential for us as it aids in our ongoing efforts to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public.
As a media organization dedicated to gathering and reporting news to the public, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver. Access to such public records is vital for us in fulfilling our professional responsibilities.
We await a response from the Clinton County Sheriff's Office regarding this request. We will continue to keep our readers informed about local governmental affairs with accuracy and diligence.
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