FOIA Requests
Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) handles all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests according to the guidelines outlined below.
How to Submit a FOIA Request
Complete the FOIA request form and submit via one of the following methods:
- Fax: (269) 621-2725
- Mail: 260 South Street, Lawrence, MI 49064
- Email: tinac@vbcassdhd.org
FOIA Request Guidelines
- Provide detailed information about the records requested and the purpose.
- Requests are typically processed within 5 business days; more complex requests may take longer, with notification provided.
- All requests must be legible and include a contact phone number.
FOIA Fees
- Copy charges: $0.10 per page (includes paper, toner, and machine use); double-sided copies count as one page.
- Clerk time: $4.50 per 15 minutes (minimum charge of $4.50).
- Electronic copies: Same fees apply as paper copies.
- Other media (DVDs, flash drives, etc.): Actual cost of the device, which must be provided by VBCDHD.