Public records
Public records in New York
Last reviewed September 30, 2026. Statute: Public Officers Law, Sections 84 to 90.
Public records law in New York
- Law
- New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
- Citation
- Public Officers Law, Sections 84 to 90
- Response deadline
- Agencies must acknowledge a request within 5 business days (POL s. 89(3)).
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Guides
- How to Request Police Records in New York
New York opened police disciplinary files to the public in 2020. FOIL is the tool that gets them.