Everything You Need to Request, Track, and Appeal Public Records

50-State Sunshine & Federal FOIA Legal Engine

Public records laws vary dramatically across states and federal bodies. Inquest embeds exact statutory citations, standard response deadlines, and mandatory segregability language into every request draft.

Re: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST PURSUANT TO 5 U.S.C. § 552 / STATE SUNSHINE ACT

Pursuant to statutory disclosure requirements, I hereby request copies of all agency records, correspondence, and digital files regarding...

[STATUTORY REQUIREMENT: 20 Business Days Response Window]

If any record is withheld, please specify the statutory exemption claimed and release all segregable non-exempt portions.

Comprehensive Agency Custodian Directory

Stop searching obscure agency portals to find contact info. Inquest maintains a verified directory of federal agencies, state departments, and local custodians with their direct submission emails, portal URLs, and legal turnaround timeframes.

Denial Letter & Exemption Analyzer

Agencies often issue broad or boilerplate denial letters citing exemptions without proper justification. Inquest parses denial notices to highlight weak claims and draft strong administrative appeals.

Statutory Timers & Case Dashboard

Never miss an appeal deadline or lose track of an overdue records request. Inquest tracks every filed case, computes business-day deadlines according to state statutes, and alerts you when constructive denial conditions are met.