**Andrew Bailey**
Missouri Attorney General

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The Attorney General is charged with enforcing the Missouri Sunshine Law to promote open and transparent government. The Attorney General’s Office reviews complaints regarding potential Sunshine Law violations. However, please understand that the Attorney General cannot act as your attorney, but represents the state’s interests in ensuring that public meetings and records are open to the extent provided by law.

Upon receipt of your complaint, staff members will conduct a thorough review, which may take up to several months depending on the complexity your complaint. Staff may contact you if additional information is needed. The review of your complaint may include the Attorney General’s Office contacting the public governmental body for additional information and its response to your complaint. To ensure the most thorough and prompt review, please complete the complaint form as thoroughly as possible.

The Attorney General’s Office may resolve a complaint in several ways. In certain cases, the Office may take legal action against the public governmental body in court. Complaints also may be resolved by a warning letter alerting the body of possible violations, issuing guidance to the body and encouraging it to adopt best practices, requiring attendance at a Sunshine Law training, a finding of likely no violation, or no further action by the Attorney General’s Office.

The Sunshine Law Complaint Form is also available in pdf format.

Sunshine Law Complaint Form

Your Contact Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

County

Primary Phone Number(Required)

Email(Required)

Public Body Information

Public Body Name(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

County(Required)

Phone

Contact Person

Attorney for Public Body (if known)

Complaint Details

Nature of Complaint

Description of Complaint (Be as detailed as possible)(Required)

File Upload: Please upload any supporting documentation

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Max. file size: 300 MB.

Have you contacted a private or prosecuting attorney on this matter?

If yes, has the attorney taken action on your behalf?

If yes, describe the action taken to date and whether litigation has been filed.

If litigation has been filed, please provide the case number if known.

If applicable, please provide the name of your legal counsel and legal counsel’s law firm.

Please note that in accordance with Missouri Law, under certain circumstances your complaint might constitute a public record subject to disclosure upon request. Remember that the Attorney General’s Office cannot act as your attorney or provide legal advice. By submitting your complaint, you agree that the information you have provided is accurate.

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