Freedom of Information Act

Highlights- Public Agencies

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBTAIN RECORDS AND ATTEND MEETINGS OF ALL PUBLIC AGENCIES - WITH CERTAIN LIMITED EXCEPTIONS.

This applies to

  • State and local government agencies, departments, institutions, boards, commissions and authorities and their committees.
  • Executive, administrative or legislative offices, and the judicial branch and the Division of Criminal Justice with respect to their administrative functions.
  • Certain other entities based on the following criteria: (1) whether the entity performs a governmental function; (2) the level of government funding; (3) the extent of government involvement or regulation; and (4) whether the entity was created by the government.

State of Connecticut 
FOI Commission Website Link

Town of Preston 
Freedom of Information Request Form (PDF)