Section 182-04-027. Why might the HCA need to extend the time to respond to a public record request?

The HCA may need to extend the time to respond to a public record request to:

(1) Locate and gather the information requested;

(2) Notify an individual or organization affected by the request;

(3) Determine whether the information requested is exempt from disclosure and whether all or part of the public record requested can be released; or

(4) Contact you to clarify the intent, scope or specifics of the request. If you fail to clarify the request, the HCA may not have to respond to your request.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.160, 42.56.040, and 70.02.050. WSR 10-18-051 (Order 10-01), § 182-04-027, filed 8/27/10, effective 9/27/10.]

RCW 41.05.160, 42.56.040, and 70.02.050. WSR 10-18-051 (Order 10-01), § 182-04-027, filed 8/27/10, effective 9/27/10.