FOIA Request to Marion County Sheriff's Department Regarding 2024 Arrest Records on January 7, 2025.
We at South Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, have formally requested records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The request specifically asks for a list of all arrests made from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The information sought includes specific fields such as the arrestee's name, arrest date, gender, race, date of birth and the crime committed.
As an organization deeply involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We await a response from the Marion County Sheriff's Department and will continue to work diligently in our efforts to bring clarity and transparency to local governmental affairs.
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