Public records in Wisconsin

Public records law in Wisconsin

Law

Wisconsin Public Records Law

Citation

Wis. Stat. 19.31 to 19.39

Response deadline

No fixed number of days. The agency must fill or deny the request as soon as practicable and without delay (Wis. Stat. 19.35(4)(a)). The Wisconsin Department of Justice says 10 business days is generally reasonable for a simple request for a few easily identified records. Arbitrary or unreasonable delay can be challenged in court.

Request specific records in Wisconsin

• How to request body camera footage in Wisconsin
• How to request police reports in Wisconsin
• How to request internal affairs records in Wisconsin
• How to request use of force reports in Wisconsin
• How to request 911 calls in Wisconsin

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