Section 392-105-040. Review of denials of public records requests.

(1) Any person who objects to the denial of a request for a public record may petition for prompt review of such decision by tendering a written request for review. The written request shall specifically refer to the written statement which constituted or accompanied the denial.

(2) The written request by a person demanding prompt review of a decision denying a public record shall be submitted to the SPI or his or her designee.

(3) Within two business days after receiving the written request by a person petitioning for a prompt review of a decision denying a public record, the superintendent of public instruction or his or her designee, shall complete such review.

(4) During the course of the review the superintendent of public instruction or his or her designee shall consider the obligations of the agency fully to comply with the intent of chapter 42.17 RCW insofar as it requires providing full public access to official records, but shall also consider both the exemptions provided in RCW 42.17.310 through 42.17.315, and the provisions of the statute which require the agency to protect public records from damage or disorganization, prevent excessive interference with essential functions of the agency, and prevent any unreasonable invasion of personal privacy by deleting identifying details.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.250 - [42.17].320. WSR 93-07-039 (Order 93-05), § 392-105-040, filed 3/11/93, effective 4/11/93; WSR 92-10-016 (Order 92-04), § 392-105-040, filed 4/28/92, effective 5/29/92.]

RCW 42.17.250 - [42.17].320. WSR 93-07-039 (Order 93-05), § 392-105-040, filed 3/11/93, effective 4/11/93; WSR 92-10-016 (Order 92-04), § 392-105-040, filed 4/28/92, effective 5/29/92.