Public Records
Public records may be requested through the public records officer. Requests may be made by email at [email protected], by fax at 360-459-6461, or by mail at 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516-5578.
A requester may obtain standard black and white photocopies for fifteen cents per page. (There is no charge for photocopies of twenty pages or less.) The cost of electronic copies of records shall be one dollar for information on a CD-ROM. There will be no charge for e-mailing electronic records to a requester, unless another cost applies such as a scanning fee. The commission may also charge actual costs of mailing, including the cost of the shipping container.
The WHRC’s requirements and handling of public records is outlined in Chapter 260-09 WAC.
The WHRC’s public records officer is:
Amanda Benton
6326 Martin Way, Suite 209
Olympia, WA 98516-5578
Phone: 360-459-6462
Field Offices
1. Emerald Downs Racetrack (February through September)
2828 Emerald Downs Dr
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-6372
A requester may obtain standard black and white photocopies for fifteen cents per page. (There is no charge for photocopies of twenty pages or less.) The cost of electronic copies of records shall be one dollar for information on a CD-ROM. There will be no charge for e-mailing electronic records to a requester, unless another cost applies such as a scanning fee. The commission may also charge actual costs of mailing, including the cost of the shipping container.
The WHRC’s requirements and handling of public records is outlined in Chapter 260-09 WAC.
The WHRC’s public records officer is:
Amanda Benton
6326 Martin Way, Suite 209
Olympia, WA 98516-5578
Phone: 360-459-6462
Field Offices
1. Emerald Downs Racetrack (February through September)
2828 Emerald Downs Dr
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-6372
Washington Law
RCW 42.17.250-.340 requires that identifiable public records be made available promptly to members of the public for inspection and copying upon request. Only records that are exempt by law may be withheld from disclosure. Allowable exemptions are detailed in RCW 42.17.130, 42.17.260, 42.17.255, 42.17.310, 43.21A.160, 70.94.205, 70.105.170 and 90.52.020. These exemptions are generally intended to prevent invasion of privacy and the use of public records for personal, commercial or political gain.