Welcome to the Wayne County FOIA Officer’s page—your official resource for accessing public records and promoting transparency in local government. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) ensures that citizens have the right to request and receive public records, and our FOIA Officer is committed to providing timely and accurate responses in accordance with Illinois law.

How to Submit a FOIA Request:

All FOIA requests must be submitted in writing. You may deliver your request in person, by mail, email, or fax. Requests should be as specific as possible to help expedite processing.

Please direct all requests to:
Freedom of Information Officer
Wayne County States Attorney Office
301 East Main Street
Fairfield, IL 62837

Response Timeline:

• FOIA requests will be responded to within 5 business days of receipt, as required by the Illinois FOIA statute (5 ILCS 140/3).

• If more time is needed, you will receive a written notice explaining the reason for the extension, which may be up to an additional 5 business days.

Additional Information:

• FOIA requests must include the description of the record(s) requested.

• The Freedom of Information Act provided that some records are exempt from inspection and copying. The fee for black and white copies is .15 cents per page after the first 50 pages.

• Additional charges may apply to color copies, non-standard size copies, and discs or other recording media.

• Additional charges apply to commercial requests and voluminous record requests.

• Requests made for commercial purpose must disclose the fact in the request.

We appreciate your interest in open government and look forward to assisting you. If you have questions about the process or what qualifies as a public record, please contact our FOIA Officer for guidance.