Open FOIA Project

FOIA Response Times and Deadlines

Understand FOIA response deadlines, the federal 20-business-day rule, state timelines, extensions, expedited processing, and constructive denials.

What you can do here

• Know federal and state response periods
• Track extensions and expedited processing
• Recognize constructive denial rights

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