The request procedure, the statutory fee cap, and the provider's response deadline for Illinois. Each value is drawn from the controlling statute.
| Response deadlineHow long the provider has to respond to the request. | 30 days (one 30-day extension permitted). |
|---|---|
| Fee structurePermissible copying/retrieval charges (verify the current published schedule). | $20 handling charge; $0.75/page first 25; $0.50/page pages 26–50; $0.25/page thereafter; electronic copies at 50% of the per-page paper rate. Adjusted annually. |
| Authorization notesWho may request, free-copy carve-outs, and other quirks. | Handling charge applies; rates are re-published yearly by the Illinois Comptroller. |
| Controlling statuteThe statute or regulation this rule comes from. | 735 ILCS 5/8-2001, 5/8-2006 |
Primary source: 735 ILCS 5/8-2001, 5/8-2006
Important. This guide is general information, not legal advice, and is not a substitute for the controlling statute or your own counsel's review. Laws and fees change; verify the current rule with the state authority before relying on it. Fields marked "Not stated" have not yet been published here and should not be read as the absence of a rule.
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Published 2026-06-26 · Content updated 2026-10-15