WAC 468-06-120   How do I request that the department reconsider its decision to deny my request for public records?  (1) If you object to the complete or partial denial of a public records request you may make a written petition for review. Your petition should identify the written statement denying your request. Send your written petition to the public disclosure coordinator. Coordinators will promptly forward the petition to the headquarters public disclosure coordinator for review.

     (2) The department's headquarters public disclosure coordinator will promptly:

     (a) Review the petition.

     (b) Consult with the office denying the record.

     (c) Contact the attorney general's office for advice as appropriate.

     (3) We will provide you a written decision within ten business days following the department's receipt of the petition. If the requestor and department agree, a longer period of review may be allowed.

     (4) If you do not agree with the department's review, you may request a review of the department's claim of exemption by the attorney general's office. You can initiate this type of review by sending a written request for review to:


     Public Records Review

     Office of the Attorney General

     P.O. Box 40100

     Olympia, WA 98504-0100

     publicrecords@atg.wa.gov



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 42.17, 42.56 RCW. 08-16-030, § 468-06-120, filed 7/29/08, effective 8/29/08. Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151. 79-01-033 (DOT Order 10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), § 468-06-120, filed 12/20/78. Formerly WAC 252-03-110.]