Timeline for Department Response

Section 1951 Section 1951.310  Timeline for Department Response a)         The Illinois State Historical Library shall respond to a written request for public records within 7 working days after the receipt of such request. b)         The Illinois State Historical Library may give notice of an extension of time to respond which does not exceed an additional 7 working days. Such an extension is allowable only if written notice is provided within the original 7 working day time limit and only for the reasons provided in Section 3(d) of the FOIA.  Such notice of extension shall state the reasons why the extension is necessary.