WAC 82-48-140   Exemptions -- Court protection.  OFM reserves the right to determine that a public record or portion of a public record requested in accordance with the procedures outlined in chapter 82-48 WAC is exempt from disclosure under the provisions of chapter 42.17 RCW.

     In addition, pursuant to RCW 42.17.260, OFM reserves the right to delete identifying details when it makes available any public record in cases when there is reason to believe that disclosure of such details would be an invasion of personal privacy protected by chapter 42.17 RCW.

     Responses by OFM refusing, in whole or in part, inspection or copying of any public record shall be in writing and shall include a statement of the specific exemption authorizing the withholding of the public record or part and a brief explanation of how the exemption applies to the record withheld.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.260. 05-01-004, § 82-48-140, filed 12/1/04, effective 1/2/05; Order 34, § 82-48-140, filed 9/16/76.]