DOJ Reference GuideĪ comprehensive guide to the FOIA that serves as a handbook for obtaining information from the Department. The office also maintains records relating to the administration of the office.
OIP maintains files of administrative appeals of denials of Department of Justice records and initial request files of FOIA and Privacy Act requests for records of the Offices of the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, Associate Attorney General, Legal Policy, Legislative Affairs, and Public Affairs, as well as OIP's own records. The Office of Information Policy (OIP) discharges the Department's administrative and policy responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and promotes government-wide compliance with the Act. These documents are called “ proactive disclosures” because they are automatically posted online by all Department components. Many documents are available to the public without having to make a FOIA request. Submit and Track a Request or Appeal FOIA Library
