LegalFix
Sign In

51.14.370 Confidentiality of ombuds records and files—Disclosure prohibited—Exception.

WA Rev Code § 51.14.370 (2019) (N/A)
Copy with citation
Copy as parenthetical citation

RCW 51.14.370 Confidentiality of ombuds records and files—Disclosure prohibited—Exception.

All records and files of the ombuds relating to any complaint or investigation made pursuant to carrying out its duties and the identities of complainants, witnesses, or injured workers shall remain confidential unless disclosure is authorized by the complainant or injured worker or his or her guardian or legal representative. No disclosures may be made outside the office of the ombuds without the consent of any named witness or complainant unless the disclosure is made without the identity of any of these individuals being disclosed.

[ 2013 c 23 § 112; 2007 c 281 § 8.]

Previous Section
51.14.360 Ombuds liability—Discriminatory, disciplinary, or retaliatory actions—Communications privileged and confidential—Testimony.
Next Section
51.14.380 Explaining ombuds program—Posters and brochures.