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Freedom of Information Act (FOIL) Requests

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  2. 2. Request - Once you have filled out the FOIL request form, please click Submit. All fields are required

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      Fees

      • There will be a charge for records requested pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act pursuant to NY Public Officers Law §87.
      • All photocopied records will be $0.25 per page plus the cost of postage. If maps are requested, the actual cost of reproducing said map will be applied.
      • Electronic records will be charged at a rate of $23 per hour of time required to prepare such records to be sent.
      • If the electronic records are too voluminous to be sent electronically, there will be a charge of $10 per DVD plus postage.

      Payment Required Prior to Release

      Rensselaer County requires payment prior to releasing the records. A payment letter will be sent prior to the release of the records. A check or money order needs to be made payable to Rensselaer County Chief Fiscal Officer and mailed or delivered to:
      Office of the Rensselaer County Attorney
      Attention: Peter Kehoe, Esq., FOIL Officer
      99 Troy Rd.
      East Greenbush, NY 12061

      Record Review Appointments

      Records can be reviewed prior to release for no charge upon appointment. Please call 518-270-2897 or email FOILrequests@rensco.com to make an appointment. All applicable fees will be assessed on any copies requested.

      Contact us Regarding an Existing FOIL Request.

      Phone: 518-270-2897
      Email: FOILrequests@rensco.com