Washington § 43.102.140 - Investigative and private information — Confidentiality.

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§ 43.102.140. Investigative and private information — Confidentiality.

The following investigative and private information is confidential and exempt from public inspection and copying under chapter 42.56 RCW:
(1) All investigative records compiled or prepared by the office in connection with a review or investigation conducted pursuant to RCW 43.102.080(2)(a) (i) or (ii), until such time as the matter has been referred to the prosecutor for a decision on whether criminal charges should be filed; and
(2) All noninvestigative records related to a review or investigation by the office to the extent they contain information that implicates an individual's personal privacy pursuant to RCW 42.56.050, including information concerning support services pursuant to RCW 43.102.050(2)(d).
[ 2026 c 174 s 5.]

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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