Lafayete, LA – The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has officially launched JustFOIA, a new online platform aimed at improving the accessibility and transparency of public records requests for residents. This move is part of LCG’s ongoing efforts to make government operations more efficient and accessible to the public.
JustFOIA is now live and can be accessed at lafayettela.gov/publicrecords. The platform replaces the previous email-based system for submitting records requests, offering a more streamlined and user-friendly process. Residents will now be able to submit requests, track their progress, and receive notifications as their inquiries are processed, all through a secure and centralized system.
Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet emphasized the importance of transparency in government, saying, “Transparency and accessibility are at the core of good government. With this new system, we are reinforcing our commitment to open communication and ensuring that the public has an easy, reliable way to request and receive public records.”
Key features of JustFOIA include online request submission, real-time tracking of requests, secure communication between requestors and LCG staff, and a variety of payment options. The platform allows residents to pay for requested records via credit card, mail-in, or in-person payment methods, with the adopted fee schedule fully integrated into the system.
The system is designed to handle a wide range of public records requests, including police reports and general records inquiries. LCG officials have undergone extensive training to ensure a smooth transition to JustFOIA, and while email-based requests will still be accepted during the transition period, future submissions will be directed to the online platform.
In addition to making the process more efficient for requestors, JustFOIA is also expected to enhance the overall transparency of LCG’s operations, ensuring that the public can easily access the information they need.
For more information on how to submit a request or to access the JustFOIA platform, residents can visit lafayettela.gov/publicrecords.
Lafayette Consolidated Government is the governing body of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. The government strives to provide high-quality services and foster transparent, accessible communication between officials and residents. The implementation of JustFOIA marks another step in LCG’s ongoing efforts to enhance public access to government records and information.