If you have a Freedom of Information Act Request for the Bath Township Police Department, please contact:
Bath Township Police Department
14480 Webster Road
Bath, MI 48808
Phone: (517) 641-6271
Fax: (517) 641-8189
Email: police@bathtownship.us
Police Department Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Monday – Friday
12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives the public the right to request to inspect and receive copies of public records, and to subscribe to regular issuances of public records.
Michigan law requires public bodies to comply with or deny a FOIA request within five business days, unless a single extension of not more than ten business days has been issued, as allowed under the law.
Carefully read the Public Summary and/or Procedures & Guidelines provided below before submitting a FOIA request.
Please note that the information you are seeking may likely already be accessible on this website and may not require you to submit a FOIA request.
Detailed Cost ItemizationBath Township will use this worksheet to determine whether or not your request will incur any charges. You do not need to fill this form out to submit a FOIA request.
Forms: Please carefully fill out forms as missing or incomplete information will delay a response to your FOIA request.
Request for Public Records FormTo submit a FOIA request, download, fill out this form, and return it to the Township.
Denial of Records Appeal FormIf the Townships makes a determination to deny you information and you disagree with the decision, you may fill out this Denial Appeal Form and submit it to the Township. You do not need to fill this form out to submit a FOIA request. However, if you are appealing a denial you will need to complete and submit this form.
Excess Fee Appeal FormIf the Township has arrived at a fee to process your FOIA request and you disagree with the fee, you must submit an official appeal. You do not need to fill this form out to submit a FOIA request. However, if you are appealing a fee you will need to complete and submit this form.
Michigan Freedom of Information ActPublic Act 442 of 1976
AN ACT to provide for public access to certain public records of public bodies; to permit certain fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public officers and public bodies; to provide remedies and penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts.
