John L. Hinton, Sheriff at Morrow County Sheriff's Office | Morrow County Sheriff's Office
John L. Hinton, Sheriff at Morrow County Sheriff's Office | Morrow County Sheriff's Office
FOIA Request to Morrow County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Morrow County Sheriff's Office on July 29, 2025. The request seeks a PDF copy of the application form used for recruiting applicants. This request is made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The request was sent by Marion-Morrow Times, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The purpose of this request is to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions by providing the public with access to pertinent records. As members of the media, we have expressed eligibility for a fee waiver due to our role in disseminating information.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found at this link.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.