Where can I learn more about public records laws?
Vermont’s public records law, governing records generated by the state of Vermont and any municipal government within Vermont, is codified at Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 1, ยงยง 315-317a. The Vermont Secretary of State has published a good guide to the law, complete with instructions and a sample request letter. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), governs records generated by the United States government. The ACLU has created a comprehensive website that can guide you through making a FOIA request.