Public Records2026-05-164 min read
When a Records Response Feels Incomplete
How to identify a response that is missing attachments, key search terms, or obvious follow-up records.
Partial productions are common, but they should be explainable
A short response does not necessarily mean the agency ignored the request, but a good records process should still let residents understand what was searched and what was withheld.
The follow-up should ask for the search description, a list of record custodians, and any reason the production may be incomplete.