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Request copy of your FBI file!
« on: October 21, 2009, 01:56:34 PM »
Here's the form:
http://foia.fbi.gov/privacy_request.pdf

And the instructions:
http://foia.fbi.gov/privacy_instruc.htm

I thought it was interesting.  I wonder what kind of flags requesting your own record sets off?

I suppose if they didn't have a file on your before, they would probably start one with that request.  :O

Has anyone here requested your own record?
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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2009, 02:04:21 PM »
I might have to do this, because I know I probably have a file....  :angel:
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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2009, 02:10:07 PM »
I like the way the put in "State how much you are willing to pay in duplication fees if any are assessed."

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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2009, 02:29:56 PM »
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I wonder what kind of flags requesting your own record sets off?

The only way to find out is to request it... twice. =D
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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2009, 02:39:05 PM »
Quote from: Nick1911 on October 21, 2009, 01:56:34 PM
I thought it was interesting.  I wonder what kind of flags requesting your own record sets off?

I suppose if they didn't have a file on your before, they would probably start one with that request.  :O

Has anyone here requested your own record?

No, but my parents have seen my record.  Or part of it anyways. 

I've been told that if you're serious about the matter, you might have to look into sending such requests to field offices as well.  Not all records are stored in DC, and if you just make the request to the DC office, you will get the DC records.  Don't know if this information is outdated, but I doubt it.

Example http://www.llrx.com/columns/foia43.htm

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« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2009, 11:48:37 PM »
I have seen my own record - at least what was in it as of 1975.  Turned it around and pointed out to the 3 Agents where the major errors were and started to pencil in the corrections when they snatched it back and held it like it was their own newborn child.

I'm sure there have been additions to it since then - mostly from stuff I sent them asking for it to be added.  (Yes, I am a smartass and no, I do not know when I am better off.)

I've had parts of my security clearance file read to me as part of a threat to withdraw my clearance.  Also parts of both parents' files at the same meeting.  For some strange reason they never did pull my clearance.  I doubt it was the threat to go public if they did. :angel:

All I know is whenever I buy a gun I need to factor in an additional 15-20 minutes for the OK to come back that it's OK to check my file for convictions.  Thank goodness Virginia runs its own check off of State Police records instead of going to the FBI files.

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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2009, 12:15:27 AM »
I'd actually like to do this. I wonder how much the copying fees are?
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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2009, 06:16:58 AM »
Quote from: Balog on October 22, 2009, 12:15:27 AM
I'd actually like to do this. I wonder how much the copying fees are?
Seconded.  I'm worried about writing in too little or too much regarding "how much I'm willing to pay."

Also, as far as field offices are concerned, would it be ones for areas I've lived before, or since turning 18, or what? ???
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« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2009, 07:53:20 AM »
I do not recall what the limit is, but the .gov is limited to how much it can charge per page.  The question is - how many pages are in your report?

As for which office - ask for records from any office for any location you have ever been to, driven through, flown over, written about or thought about.

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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2009, 08:29:00 AM »
Quote from: Dionysusigma on October 22, 2009, 06:16:58 AM
Seconded.  I'm worried about writing in too little or too much regarding "how much I'm willing to pay."

http://www.llrx.com/columns/foia9.htm

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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2009, 08:48:58 AM »
"If you are interested in records pertaining to a particular incident you were involved in, please describe it. "

i wonder how many stupid criminals have been caught by asking about specific events they were involved in.
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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2009, 09:41:34 AM »
of course requesting your documentation initiates a 37/b record
and a special signifier flagging your loyalty oath record
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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2009, 11:25:40 AM »
Quote from: vaskidmark on October 22, 2009, 07:53:20 AM
I do not recall what the limit is, but the .gov is limited to how much it can charge per page.  The question is - how many pages are in your report?

As for which office - ask for records from any office for any location you have ever been to, driven through, flown over, written about or thought about.

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 :O ok so my file is going to weigh 500lbs :angel:
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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2009, 11:58:18 AM »
Quote from: sanglant on October 22, 2009, 11:25:40 AM
:O ok so my file is going to weigh 500lbs :angel:

Obviously a loafer who has not done a thing for any cause. =D

Get with the program and get some heft to your files.  Yes, plural.  They get confused between Vol II and III, and often mix up Vol VII and VIII. :angel:

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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2009, 12:20:43 PM »
Quote from: vaskidmark on October 22, 2009, 11:58:18 AM
Obviously a loafer who has not done a thing for any cause. =D

Get with the program and get some heft to your files.  Yes, plural.  They get confused between Vol II and III, and often mix up Vol VII and VIII. :angel:

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Dayum.   :O

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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #15 on: October 22, 2009, 12:41:20 PM »
Quote from: Dionysusigma on October 22, 2009, 06:16:58 AM
Seconded.  I'm worried about writing in too little or too much regarding "how much I'm willing to pay."

Also, as far as field offices are concerned, would it be ones for areas I've lived before, or since turning 18, or what? ???
In most government record offices, the standard charge for copies is 10 cents per page.  I don't see any reason why copies from the FBI would be worth more.
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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #16 on: October 22, 2009, 02:07:02 PM »
I'd rather see my Stasi and KGB files..... :O :O

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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #17 on: October 22, 2009, 02:12:27 PM »
Quote from: scout26 on October 22, 2009, 02:07:02 PM
I'd rather see my Stasi and KGB files..... :O :O

 :police:

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    * managerial search/review at $10.25/15 minutes.
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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #18 on: October 22, 2009, 02:30:20 PM »
There you go
Q.  How much will you pay for copies?
A.  ##cents/page 

This way you won't get charged 100 bucks for ten pages nor will they stop before your file is completely copied, which I assume is the concern.
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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #19 on: October 22, 2009, 03:03:57 PM »
Quote from: scout26 on October 22, 2009, 02:07:02 PM
I'd rather see my Stasi and KGB files..... :O :O

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Re: Request copy of your FBI file!
« Reply #20 on: October 22, 2009, 04:05:35 PM »
They got back to me quicker than I thought...



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« Reply #21 on: October 22, 2009, 05:03:37 PM »
:D

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« Reply #22 on: October 22, 2009, 06:59:08 PM »
I'm paying $62 on Saturday so the state bar can have the joy of viewing my state police and FBI files.  I'd feel a lot better about my $62 if I got to see them too.  Pretty sure there's not much anyone could possibly care enough about to bother putting in a file. 
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« Reply #23 on: October 22, 2009, 07:42:06 PM »
Quote from: BridgeWalker on October 22, 2009, 06:59:08 PM
I'm paying $62 on Saturday so the state bar can have the joy of viewing my state police and FBI files.  I'd feel a lot better about my $62 if I got to see them too.  Pretty sure there's not much anyone could possibly care enough about to bother putting in a file. 

Can't you immediately subpoena the state bar for those records after they give you the thumbs up?   :police:
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« Reply #24 on: October 22, 2009, 07:57:58 PM »
Quote from: Dionysusigma on October 22, 2009, 06:16:58 AM
Seconded.  I'm worried about writing in too little or too much regarding "how much I'm willing to pay."

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