Section 456-12-115 - Reviewing denials of requests for public records, estimates of time, and estimates of cost(1) Requestors are encouraged to communicate with the public records officer or assigned designee about denials of public records requests, estimates of time, or estimates of costs. If unsatisfied, a requestor may seek review of the issue.(2) Any person who objects to the board's denial or partial denial of a request for public records or contends an estimate of time to provide records or copying costs to provide records is not reasonable, may petition for prompt review of the decision by submitting a written request to the executive director for a review by the board.(3) The written request for review must specifically refer to the written statement, if any, by the public records officer or designee which accompanied the denial or estimate.(4) Within two business days of receiving a written request for review, the executive director will schedule a meeting of the board to review the denial.(5) The board will issue a written decision or order within two business days of the board's meeting where the request for review is considered. The board will affirm, reverse, or amend the denial or estimate.(6) The board's written decision regarding a request for review will be the final action by the board.(7) The board will have concluded a public record is exempt from disclosure for purposes of WAC 44-06-160 only after the review conducted under this section has been completed.(8) Any person may obtain court review of denials of public records requests pursuant to RCW 42.56.550 at the conclusion of two business days after the initial denial regardless of any internal administrative appeal.Wash. Admin. Code § 456-12-115
Amended by WSR 22-10-099, Filed 5/4/2022, effective 6/4/2022