Freedom of Information Act
What is FOIA?
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) generally provides that any person has the right to request access to Governmental Agency records or information except to the extent the records are protected from disclosure by any of nine exemptions contained in the law or by one of three special law enforcement record exclusions.
What records do we have?
We retain records of all phone calls and radio traffic as well as records of our Calls For Service. Retention time varies for different file types and may be redacted subject to FOIA guidelines.
- We do not keep the police reports or other agency records. You will need to contact those agencies directly for that information.
How do I request it?
You may fill out the online request form or you can download the PDF and mail or fax the form to Barry Central at 269-948-3330. Please Review our FOIA policy and FOIA Summary before submitting your request, and the FOIA Fees form for financial costs involved.
Ways to Pay the FOIA Fees
Cash or Check Payments
Cash or Check Payments
Cash or Check Payments
Make checks or money
order payable to Barry County Central Dispatch
Online Payments
Cash or Check Payments
Cash or Check Payments
Barry County Central Dispatch utilizes PayGOV.US to process electronic payments for FOIA fees.
- *PayGOV charges a $1 fee for transactions under $33 and 3% for transactions over $33.