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Lancaster FOIA – Paper Ballot Records

Agency: Independence County (Judge Jeffery, fulfilled by Clerk Mitchell)

Request Details

Status

Fulfilled

Date Filed

2026-02-04

Legal Deadline

2026-02-09

Date Response

2026-02-06

Request Description

All documents, emails, text messages, records, and/or minutes relating to any and all votes or discussion of the use of paper ballots in the 2026 election.

Notes

Clerk provided meeting minutes and ordinances but no emails or text messages. Lancaster noted missing records Feb 8.

Your Rights Under Arkansas FOIA

Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105, all public records must be open to inspection and copying by any citizen. Custodians must respond within 3 business days. If you believe a FOIA violation has occurred, you may file a complaint with the Arkansas Attorney General or pursue legal action in circuit court.