Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests

The Beaufort Memorial Hospital Freedom of Information Act Request Form is used to request public records, documents, or materials under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) from Beaufort Memorial Hospital, where applicable, and is to be completed by any person and/or entity seeking access for review or copies of public records.

Freedom of Information Act Request Form

Instructions for Completing the Freedom of Information Act Request Form

1. Fill out the top portion of the form, providing as much and as detailed information as possible. We may contact you to obtain additional information necessary to fulfill your request. Please note that insufficient information may result in a delay of the production of the documents requested.

2. Read and sign the Family Privacy Protection Act statement.

3. Deposit and Payment: Beaufort Memorial Hospital may charge an advance deposit based on the estimated cost of searching for the documents requested. Payment in full must be received prior to the release of the documents requested. Please see Fee Schedule below.

4. Submit the form via email or mail:
    Email: Allison.Coppage@bmhsc.org
    Mail: Compliance Officer, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, 955 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902

Fee Schedule

Search and Retrieval of electronic records and/or hard copy records: Beaufort Memorial Hospital will charge the number of hours required to search and retrieve the records. Search fee varies from $17-$28.14 depending upon the request type.

Redaction of non-public information: If any responsive records or portions of responsive records contain information that is not considered public under FOIA and/or any other applicable law, Beaufort Memorial Hospital will charge the number of hours required to redact the records at the lower of $47.00/hour or the prorated hourly salary of the lowest paid staff member who has the necessary skills and training to redact the requested records.

Cost:
Price per page:
    Pages 1-30: $0.73/pg
    Pages 31+: $0.56/pg

Please note that Beaufort Memorial Hospital is not required to create an electronic version of a public record when one does not exist in order to fulfill a records request, per FOIA at S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-30 (A)(2). Please also note that Beaufort Memorial Hospital is not required to create new records or to conduct research, analyze data, or answer questions when responding to FOIA requests.

Information regarding forms of payment accepted will be provided in Beaufort Memorial Hospital's response and determination regarding the FOIA request.