File a request with St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
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How records requests work with St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Your request is filed in your name under Missouri Sunshine Law. We act as your communications agent — routing through GovQA, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.
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Filed (day 0)
Submitted to St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department via stlouismo.govqa.us.
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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 Missouri Sunshine Law, 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
Missouri Sunshine Law
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.010
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is governed by Missouri Sunshine Law, which requires a response within 3 business days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.
Frequently asked
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department public records FAQ
Related agencies
Other agencies in Missouri
What to request
Common records from St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Jurisdiction