OOG-0001_1.04.18_FOIA AO MPD First Party Request ID Requirements for Requesters and Their Legal Counsel

Whether it is consistent with FOIA for the MPD to require requesters of certain records about themselves (first-party request) to attach to the request proof of their identity at the time of the submission; and that attorneys making FOIA requests on behalf of clients supply proof of identification for the client or the attorney, such as a copy of the client’s or attorney’s government-issued identification, and proof of representation such as a signed authorization or a retainer agreement.