All claims against the state, or against the state's officers, employees, or volunteers, acting in such capacity, for damages arising out of tortious conduct shall be presented to and filed with the risk management division. All such claims shall be verified and shall accurately describe the conduct and circumstances which brought about the injury or damage, describe the injury or damage, state the time and place the injury or damage occurred, state the names of all persons involved, if known, and shall contain the amount of damages claimed, together with a statement of the actual residence of the claimant at the time of presenting and filing the claim and for a period of six months immediately prior to the time the claim arose. If the claimant is incapacitated from verifying, presenting, and filing the claim or if the claimant is a minor, or is a nonresident of the state, the claim may be verified, presented, and filed on behalf of the claimant by any relative, attorney, or agent representing the claimant.

     With respect to the content of such claims this section shall be liberally construed so that substantial compliance will be deemed satisfactory.

[2006 c 82 § 1; 2002 c 332 § 12; 1986 c 126 § 7; 1979 c 151 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 144 § 2; 1967 c 164 § 2; 1963 c 159 § 3.]

NOTES:

     Intent -- Effective date -- 2002 c 332: See notes following RCW 43.41.280.

     Purpose -- Severability -- 1967 c 164: See notes following RCW 4.96.010.

Puget Sound ferry and toll bridge system, claims against: RCW 47.60.250.