File a request with University of Wisconsin-Madison
Filing process
How records requests work with University of Wisconsin-Madison
Your request is filed in your name under Wisconsin Open Records Law. 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 University of Wisconsin-Madison via wisc.edu.
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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 (-1 business days)
Under Wisconsin Open Records Law, the agency must respond within -1 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
Wisconsin Open Records Law
Wis. Stat. § 19.31
University of Wisconsin-Madison is governed by Wisconsin Open Records Law, which requires a response within -1 business days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.
Frequently asked
University of Wisconsin-Madison public records FAQ
Related agencies
Other agencies in Wisconsin
What to request
Common records from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Jurisdiction