File a request with Arkansas Department of Human Services
FREE TO FILEFiling process
How records requests work with Arkansas Department of Human Services
Your request is filed in your name under Arkansas FOIA. We act as your communications agent — routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.
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Filed (day 0)
Submitted to Arkansas Department of Human Services.
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Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)
Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.
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Response window (3 business days)
Under Arkansas FOIA, the agency must respond within 3 business days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.
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Records delivered or denied
No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.
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Appeal if denied
We draft an appeal to Circuit Court and can connect you with a public records attorney.
Governing law
Arkansas FOIA
A.C.A. § 25-19-101
Arkansas Department of Human Services is governed by Arkansas FOIA, which requires a response within 3 business days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.
Frequently asked
Arkansas Department of Human Services public records FAQ
Related agencies
Other agencies in Arkansas
What to request
Common records from Arkansas Department of Human Services
Jurisdiction