FOIA section 3(f)

FOIA

Notice of an extension

5 ILCS 140/3(f). Notice of an extension

1 issue across 1 determination letter:1 violation found.

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Drafting brief for an AI assistant

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TOPIC: 5 ILCS 140/3(f) - Notice of an extension
SOURCE: Illinois Attorney General Public Access Bureau decisions compiled at https://illinoisfoia.org/provisions/foia-3-f/
NOTE: Determination letters are not binding precedent; they show how the Bureau applies the law. Verify every decision against the source PDF before citing it.

VIOLATION FOUND (1):
- Untimely response after extension bars fee
  Rule: A public body that fails to respond within the extended time may not impose a fee for copies later provided.
  Decision: In-car traffic stop video footage on DVD (non-binding determination letter, February 21, 2018) https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-31244/



TASK FOR THE ASSISTANT: Using only the decisions above, help draft a letter. Argue from the rule and cite the decision by name and date. Do not invent decisions.

Violation found (1)

Untimely response after extension bars fee
Rule: A public body that fails to respond within the extended time may not impose a fee for copies later provided.
Violation found In-car traffic stop video footage on DVD · February 21, 2018