Work Process

Working Process

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01

Starting

Research

Find out what information the prosecutor may hold to bring transparency to the public.

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02

FOIA Sent

Process Begins

After a FOIA is faxed to the delta county prosecutors office they have 5 business days to reply, or apply for a 10 day extension.

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03

Review

Review the response packet.

The public body comes back with a response of either GRANTED, GRANTED IN PART, or DENIED

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04

Appeal

Final Steps

If the decision by the public body isn't acceptable an appeal can be made to the board of commissioners within 180 days. If the uphold the denial, civil court is the next step.

Wickman Watch — Delta County, Michigan — Government Oversight — Lack of Transparency - $100,000 system can't provide basic statistics.

Wickman Watch — Delta County, Michigan — Government Oversight — Lack of Transparency - $100,000 system can't provide basic statistics.