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Anyone can request records and a statement of purpose is not required, nor are there restrictions placed on the use of records. The Washington Public Records Act allows 5 days for records responses. Exempt: Personal student or patient information; employee files; and some investigative records.

Five Day Response Requirement State and local government agencies are required by RCW 42.56. 520 to respond to a public records request within five business days by doing one of the following: Providing for inspection and/or copying of the records requested.

How do I request a copy of a public document? Please Submit a request through the new Public Records Request Portal. It will prompt you to create an account after selecting, Submit a Records Request. The request must be for a specific identifiable record or series of records.

The Public Records Act (Chapter 42.56 RCW) is a Washington State law that allows you to review government records. Public records include documents in all formats, whether electronic or paper, that relate to government operations or conduct.

The PRA requires public agencies to initially respond to a request for records within ten calendar days ​(this time limit may be extended by 14 days in certain circumstances).

Anyone can request records and a statement of purpose is not required, nor are there restrictions placed on the use of records. The Washington Public Records Act allows 5 days for records responses. Exempt: Personal student or patient information; employee files; and some investigative records.

The one-year statute of limitations for Public Records Act (PRA) claims runs from the date on which an agency notifies a requestor that the request is closed, even when additional responsive records are subsequently produced by the agency.