Wash. Admin. Code § 388-01-100 - When may DSHS need to extend the time to respond to a public record request?

(1) DSHS may extend its estimated response time to:

(a) Locate and gather responsive records;

(b) Notify an individual or organization identified in the records or affected by the request;

(c) Determine whether requested records are exempt and whether all or part of the records may be released;

(d) Contact the requester to clarify the intent, scope, or specifics of the request.

(2) If a requester does not clarify an unclear request under subsection (1)(d) of this section, DSHS does not have to respond to the unclear parts of the request.

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Wash. Admin. Code § 388-01-100

Amended by WSR 18-05-021, Filed 2/9/2018, effective 3/12/2018 Amended by WSR 23-19-028, Filed 9/12/2023, effective 10/13/2023

Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.250 and 34.05.220. 99-15-065, § 388-01-100, filed 7/19/99, effective 8/19/99.