Wash. Admin. Code § 133-20-100 - Review of denials of public records requests

(1) Any person who objects to the denial of a request for public records may petition for prompt review of such decision by submitting a written request for review. The written request shall specifically refer to the written statement by the public records officer or other staff member which constituted or accompanied the denial.

(2) Following receipt of a written request for review of a decision denying a request for public records, the public records officer or other authorized staff member denying the request shall refer it to the executive committee. The executive committee shall immediately consider the matter and either affirm or reverse such denial. The request shall be returned with the final decision within two business days following receipt of the request for review.

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Wash. Admin. Code § 133-20-100

Amended by WSR 20-07-074, Filed 3/16/2020, effective 4/16/2020

Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.160 RCW. 95-24-086, § 133-20-100, filed 12/5/95, effective 1/5/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.116.050(8) 43.160.050(8). 83-10-041 (Order 83-1), § 133-20-100, filed 5/2/83.