Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The Connecticut Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to obtain records and attend meetings of all public agencies with certain exceptions. 

All FOIA requests must be done in writing. 

• For FOIA requests pertaining to any City department (except the Police Department), you may email the request to FOI@cityofgroton-ct.gov or drop the request off in person in the Municipal Building at the City Clerk's office (295 Meridian Street, Groton). 
• For FOIA requests pertaining to the Police Department, you may email the request to PoliceRecords@cityofgroton-ct.gov or drop the request off in person at the City of Groton Police Department Dispatch (295 Meridian Street, Groton). 

Please be detailed so that we have a clear and complete understanding of the request. 

Upon receipt of your FOIA request, City staff will provide written acknowledgement within four (4) business days and begin working on compiling documentation. Once your request has been completed, you will be notified as to when the documents will be available. 

The City of Groton has no legal obligation to, and will not perform analytical work, studies, investigations, calculations, or program reviews, or create any document in response to a FOIA Request.

To learn more about FOIA visit the State of Connecticut Connecticut Freedom of Information Act page.