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Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Criminal history, investigations, crime data, missing persons

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How to Submit

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850-410-7676
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Mail
Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Attn: Office of Open Government – Public Records Section, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489

Legal Framework

Governing LawFlorida Public Records Act
CitationCh. 119, Fla. Stat.
Response DeadlinePrompt (reasonable time)
Est. Response Time~15 business days
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a public records request with Florida Department of Law Enforcement?▾
You can file a request with Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) through FOIAfile in under 3 minutes. We'll format your request with proper legal citations under Ch. 119, Fla. Stat. and deliver it via email, online portal, mail.
How long does FDLE have to respond to a public records request?▾
Under Ch. 119, Fla. Stat., Florida Department of Law Enforcement must respond within Prompt (reasonable time). FOIAfile tracks your deadline automatically and notifies you if the agency misses it.
What if FDLE denies or ignores my request?▾
If Florida Department of Law Enforcement denies your request or fails to respond within the deadline, you may have legal options including administrative appeals and court action. FOIAfile provides appeal letter templates and can connect you with a FOIA attorney for a free consultation.

Other Florida Agencies

Broward County Sheriff's Office
BSO · ~15 day response
Executive Office of the Governor (Florida)
GOV-FL · ~15 day response
Florida Attorney General
AG-FL · ~15 day response
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
FDEP · ~15 day response
Florida Department of Health
DOH-FL · ~15 day response
Florida Department of Transportation
FDOT · ~15 day response
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
JSO · ~15 day response
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office
MDSO · ~15 day response

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