How the Delaware Freedom of Information Act works
Delaware's Freedom of Information Act (29 Del. C. § 10001 et seq.) grants citizens of the state, Delaware ties access rights to residency, the right to inspect public records of state and local agencies. The law covers all executive branch agencies, counties, municipalities, and school boards, but notably exempts the General Assembly and the judiciary in most circumstances. Agencies must respond within 15 business days of receiving a request.
If production cannot be completed within that window, the agency must notify the requester with a reasonable timetable. Fees may be charged for reproduction, and the law allows agencies to charge for staff time on complex requests. The Delaware Attorney General handles disputes and may issue mediation decisions; judicial review is available in the Court of Chancery. Common exemptions include personnel records, attorney-client communications, and trade secrets.
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- Delaware Attorney General's Office
- Delaware Department of Agriculture
- Delaware Department of Banking and Financial Regulation
- Delaware Department of Corrections
- Delaware Department of Education
- Delaware Department of Environmental Quality
- Delaware Department of Health
- Delaware Department of Human Services
- Delaware Department of Insurance
- Delaware Department of Labor
- Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles
- Delaware Department of Natural Resources
- Delaware Department of Revenue
- Delaware Department of Transportation
- Delaware Governor's Office
- Delaware Secretary of State
- Delaware State Auditor
- Delaware State Board of Elections
- Delaware State Ethics Commission
- Delaware State Police and Highway Patrol