The Sconi

FOIA Request to Juneau County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Juneau County Sheriff's Department by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data points include the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, information such as booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime, location of crime, and date of crime is also sought.

The Sconi has emphasized the importance of these records in fulfilling their role in gathering and reporting news to the public. They argue that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. In line with this objective, they have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.

Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.