Appealing a Decision An adverse determination, either failure to find material responsive to the request or the denial of access to material, may be administratively appealed within 60 days of the decision. Appeals of denial of access must be made in writing and should be sent by certified mail to JPRA. The appeal letter should say why the requester disagrees with the determination and provide any additional supporting information. This might include published examples of similar information or examples of material previously released by JPRA or another agency. ------------------------------------------------------------------- JPRA's decision to refuse to waive or reduce fees, or grant expedition, may also be appealed by writing to: US Joint Forces
Command
------------------------------------------------------------------- For FOIA Requests, JPRA has 20 working days to respond to an appeal of denial of access, or refusal to reduce or waive fees. JPRA has 10 working days, from the date of the requester's letter, to respond to an appeal after denial of expeditious processing of a case. ------------------------------------------------------------------- For Privacy Requests, JPRA has 20 working days to respond to an appeal, after denial of expeditious processing of a case. ------------------------------------------------------------------- If, on appeal,
the denial is upheld in whole or in part, the requester has the
right to seek relief in Federal District Court for an adverse determination.
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