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Board seeks clarification on FOIA appeal concerning 1972–1975 records of unidentified human remains
Summary
A Freedom of Information Act appeal seeking records from 1972–1975 related to runaways and unidentified human remains was discussed. The sheriff earlier denied one request citing law‑enforcement‑investigative exemption; the board asked the sheriff for clarification and deferred action until the next meeting.
The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners heard a Freedom of Information Act appeal on Sept. 22 from an individual seeking records from 1972–1975 concerning runaways, missing persons and unidentified human remains.
Vice Chairman Peterson summarized the appeal and told the board that the sheriff’s office had responded to most requests saying records “do not exist.” One specific request — records of unidentified human remains from…
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