FOIA Reference Materials

DOJ Reference Materials 

• Department of Justice Freedom of Information Act Reference Guide
• Department of Justice Freedom of Information Act Regulations 

DOJ Proactive Disclosures

Many documents are available to the public without having to make a FOIA request. These documents are called “proactive disclosures” because they are automatically posted online by all Department components. Please find links below to all Department of Justice components to access their documents that are available online.

• Access documents for all DOJ components

Operational Documents

Documents in this category consist of reports and instructions, which are always available without making a FOIA request.  The proactive disclosure of these records allows you to instantly access information which relates to the Department’s or EOIR's day-to-day operations.

• FOIA Quarterly and Annual Report to Congress
• How To Submit A FOIA/PA Request
• Annual & Chief FOIA Officers Report