Section 467-02-120. Review of denials of public records requests.

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

(2) After receiving a written request for review of a decision denying a public record, if the public records officer determines to affirm the denial, then the written request shall immediately be referred to the assistant attorney general assigned to the commission. The assistant attorney general shall promptly consider the matter and either affirm or reverse such denial. In any case, the request shall be returned with a final decision, within two business days following receipt of the petition for review.

(3) Administrative remedies shall not be considered exhausted until the public records officer has returned the petition with a decision or until the close of the second business day following denial of inspection, whichever first occurs.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.59.040. WSR 91-23-101, § 467-02-120, filed 11/20/91, effective 12/21/91; Order 1, § 467-02-120, filed 4/11/77.]

RCW 43.59.040. WSR 91-23-101, § 467-02-120, filed 11/20/91, effective 12/21/91; Order 1, § 467-02-120, filed 4/11/77.