DOJ Guide to the FOIA

DOJ Guide to the Freedom of Information Act:  A comprehensive guide to the FOIA that serves as a handbook for obtaining information from the Department of Justice, including OJP. For general information about DOJ's FOIA office, please visit the Office of Information Policy.

Other reference materials:

• Freedom of Information Act
• Freedom of Information Act Infographic
• Overview of the Privacy Act of 1974
• Your Right to Federal Records

Resources and Manuals

• Department of Justice FOIA Regulations
• FOIA Exemptions
• FOIA Processing Protocols
• FOIA Record Exclusions
• OJP Award Recipient Resources

Other Resources

OJP documents and publications may be available through the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Virtual Library.

Frequently Requested Materials

• Reports & Publications
• Current Funding Opportunities
• DOJ and OJP FOIA Reporting
  • Reports by Agency
  • DOJ Reports: Department of Justice Chief FOIA Officer Reports

Privacy Impact Assessments and System of Records Notices

• Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties DOJ and OJP PIAs
• OJP System of Records Notices