List of Licensed Bail Enforcement Agents (New York State)
| Submitted | July 2, 2015 |
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From: Carly Sitrin
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York State Freedom of Information Law (1977 N.Y. Laws ch. 933), I hereby request the following records:
I request all relevant documents including but not limited to: license histories and certifications of all registered Bail Enforcement Agents (also known as BEA's, Bounty Hunters, bail agents, recovery agents, bail recovery agents, skip tracers, or fugitive recovery agents). I also ask for a syllabus or other form of documentation outlining the 25-hour training program as approved by the Secretary of State.
If possible, I also request a complete list of all revoked, terminated, expired, or out-of-date bail enforcement licenses.
Given that this FOIA is submitted in my capacity as a journalist, I request that I be categorized as a media requester for the purpose of fees.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Carly Sitrin
From: McKenna, Daniel (DOS)
July 9, 2015
Carly Sitrin
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 19228
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Re: FOIL Request - Dated July 2, 2015
Dear Ms. Sitrin:
This is in regard to your July 2, 2015 Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) inquiry concerning all relevant documents including but not limited to the following:
License histories and certifications of all registered Bail Enforcement Agents
A syllabus or other form of documentation outlining the 25-hour training program as approved by the Secretary of State
A complete list of all revoked, terminated, expired, or out-of-date bail enforcement licenses
Your request is currently being reviewed and we will be in further contact within 20 business days.
Sincerely,
Daniel McKenna
Daniel McKenna
Assistant Records Access Officer
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 2, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: McKenna, Daniel (DOS)
July 27, 2015
Carly Sitrin
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 19228
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Re: FOIL Request - Dated July 2, 2015
Dear Ms. Sitrin:
Please be advised your request is currently being reviewed and we will be in further contact within 20 business days as indicated in the email sent to you on July 9, 2015.
Sincerely,
Daniel McKenna
Daniel McKenna
Assistant Records Access Officer
From: McKenna, Daniel (DOS)
August 6, 2015
Carly Sitrin
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 19228
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Re: FOIL Request - Dated July 2, 2015
Dear Ms. Sitrin:
Pertaining to your July 2, 2015 FOIL request, it is taking significantly longer than anticipated to review each document to determine what information is disclosable and what is not. Please be advised the Department of State needs additional time. Anticipated date is now September 3, 2015.
Sincerely,
Daniel McKenna
Daniel McKenna
Assistant Records Access Officer
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 2, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Wilbard, Helen (DOS)
September 3, 2015
Carly Sitrin
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 19228
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Dear Ms. Sitrin:
Pertaining to your July 2, 2015 FOIL request, it is taking significantly longer than anticipated to review each document to determine what information is disclosable and what is not. Please be advised the Department of State needs additional time. Anticipated date is now October 2, 2015.
Sincerely,
Helen Wilbard
Helen Wilbard
Assistant Records Access Officer
From: Wilbard, Helen (DOS)
September 16, 2015
Ms. Carly Sitrin
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 19228
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
Dear Ms. Sitrin:
This is in response to your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request concerning registered/licensed Bail Enforcement Agents in the State of New York. Specifically, you requested information on:
…all relevant documents including but not limited to license histories and certifications of all registered Bail Enforcement Agents …, a syllabus or other form of documentation outlining the 25-hour training program as approved by the Secretary of State, [and] a complete list of all revoked, terminated, expired, or out-of-date bail enforcement licenses.
Please be advised that according to the Department of State, Division of Licensing Services’ records, there are no registered/licensed Bail Enforcement Agents in the State of New York. Therefore, the Department has no records in response to that portion of your request.
However, please see the attached 25 hour training course outline for Bail Enforcement Agents.
If you believe that you have not been provided all disclosable records responsive to your request, you have the right to treat this response as a partial denial. Pursuant to Public Officers Law § 89(4) you have the right to submit an appeal within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of this correspondence. Any such appeal must be in writing and addressed to:
Daniel E. Shapiro
NYS Department of State
One Commerce Plaza 11th Floor
99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1120
Albany, New York 12231-0001.
Sincerely,
Helen Wilbard
Helen Wilbard
Assistant Records Access Officer
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 2, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Wilbard, Helen (DOS)
Dear Ms. Sitrin:
I’m not sure what you’re asking. You were informed there are no registered/licensed Bail Enforcement Agents in the State of New York. Therefore, the Department has no records in response to that portion of your request.
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