Wash. Admin. Code § 208-12-080 - Inspection of public records
(1) It
is the department's responsibility to protect public records from destruction,
damage or disorganization, and prevent excessive interference with essential
functions of the department.
(2)
Before a person may inspect original records, that person must agree to the
following conditions:
(a) The records may not
be removed from the area designated for review;
(b) The records may not be
destroyed;
(c) The records may not
be altered in any way;
(d) The
records may not be defaced in any way, including marking upon, folding or
folding anew if in folded form, tracing or fastening with clips or other
fasteners except those that already exist in the file;
(e) The records may not be cut, torn or
mutilated in any way;
(f) The
records must be kept in the order in which received; and
(g) The records will be returned to the
department's public records officer or his or her designee when no longer
required by the requestor, but no later than the end of customary business
hours.
(3) If the
requestor wishes to receive copies of particular records, they should so
indicate to the public records officer or designee. Copies will be provided
once payment arrangements are made, pursuant to WAC
208-12-090.
(4) The requestor must review assembled
records within thirty days of the department's notification that the records
are available for inspection. If the requestor fails to inspect assembled
records or make other arrangements within thirty days, the department may close
the request.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 43.320.040 and 42.17.250. 96-14-082, § 208-12-080, filed 7/1/96, effective 8/1/96.
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