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Freedom of Information Act
About FOIA
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), § 2.2-3700 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, guarantees residents of the commonwealth and representatives of the media access to public records held by public bodies, public officials, and public employees.
A public record is any writing or recording, regardless of whether it is a paper record, an electronic file, an audio or video recording, or any other format, that is prepared or owned by, or in the possession of, a public body or its officers, employees, or agents in the transaction of public business. All public records are presumed to be open, and may only be withheld if a specific, statutory exemption applies.
Make a FOIA Request
You may submit a records request in several ways:
- Online: Public Records Request Center
- U.S. Mail: FOIA Request, PO Box 8784, Williamsburg, VA 23187
- In Person: 101 Mounts Bay Road, Building D (Administration), Williamsburg, VA 23185
James City County’s elected constitutional officers are the legal custodians of their own respective records, and have separate disclosure exemptions applicable to some of their records. If we receive a request for records that are held by one of those officials, we will refer the requester to that official, as described above.
Circuit Court Clerk
Elizabeth O’Connor
eoconnor@vacourts.gov
Gretchen Difilippo
eoconnor@vacourts.gov
757-564-2358 (direct)
757-564-2242 (main office)
Williamsburg/James City County Circuit Court
5201 Monticello Avenue, Suite 6
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Commonwealth's Attorney
Jill Kean
jkean@wjcc-ca.com
757-564-2277 (office)
757-564-2288 (fax)
5201 Monticello Avenue, Suite 4
Williamsburg, VA 23188-8213
Commissioner of the Revenue
Richard Bradshaw
richard.bradshaw@jamescitycountyva.gov
757-253-6695
Office of Elections
Dianna S. Moorman
dianna.moorman@jamescitycountyva.gov
757-259-4949
Sheriff
David Hardin
david.hardin@jamescitycountyva.gov
757-564-2220
Treasurer
treasurer@jamescitycountyva.gov
757-253-6705
Contact Us
FOIA Officer
Ania Eckhardt
Phone: 757-253-6602
Physical Address
101 Mounts Bay Road
Building D
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Mailing Address
PO Box 8784
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Constitutional Officers
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- What records are available to the public?
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Existing records prepared by or in the possession of a public body or its officers or employees in the ordinary transaction of public business. All public records are presumed to be open and are withheld only if a specific exemption applies. You will be notified if any requested records are being withheld and the reason for the withholding of any records, including the appropriate authority (law or code section) which permits the City to withhold such records. Although the City strives to help you as much as possible, FOIA does not require that the City create records that do not already exist or answer general questions.
- How do I request a public record?
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You may submit a records request in several ways:
- Email: ania.eckhardt@jamescitycountyva.gov
- Online
- Fax: 757-253-6833
- U.S. Mail: FOIA Officer, County Administration, PO Box 8784, Williamsburg, VA 23187
- In Person: 101 Mounts Bay Road, Building D (Administration), Williamsburg, VA 23185
- What information do I need to provide to make a public records request?
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The County asks that the name and address of the requester be provided so that it can be determined to whom to send the information, but also so that the County can determine whether the person requesting the information is entitled to request records under the law. Your request must also be reasonably specific so that the records you are seeking can be identified and located.