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> ## Documentation Index
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# Key Terminology

There are several key terms that you should be familiar with as it relates to Logikcull for Public Records request intake and fulfillment process.

| Term | Definition |
| --- | --- |
| **Agency** | The entity or organization receiving and fulfilling the records request. |
| **Agency portal** | The agency interface where records officers receive, review, & process records requests. |
| **Members** | A member is a defined user of the Agency portal. Members are created and managed within the Setting section of the Agency portal. |
| **Records Request** | A formal request for government documents submitted through the portal. The portal handles FOIA, FOI, DSAR, and other general public records request types depending on your jurisdiction. |
| **Records Officer** | The agency staff member responsible for reviewing and processing your request. |
| **Release Documents** | Records the agency has approved for download. |
| **Requestor** | The individual submitting the request. |
| **Request Status** | This represents the status of your request: *Submitted* → *Under review* → *Released* or *Closed*. |
| **Tracking Number** | A unique ID (e.g. `FOIA-2026-A1B2C3D4`) issued at submission. Use it to check your request status at any time. |

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