Free help in filing UIPA requests (HI equivalent to Freedom of Information Act) (Read 1042 times)

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Just in case there are other people out there who are willing to take an extra step or two once the government officially ignores your email, letter or phone call. They can still ignore you with no repercussions (the only option at that point is to file a lawsuit), but at least this can make public the fact that they do so.

website:

https://uipa.org

Article (be sure to read about the privacy settings, etc.):

https://www.civilbeat.org/2018/09/new-service-helps-public-access-public-records/

New Service Helps Public Access Public Records

And it’s free. Because democracy only works if the government operates with reasonable transparency.