WA DOC Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information form DOC 13-035 (ROI, Release of Information) for prisoners (families must have this form on file with WA DOC to obtain any sort of medical information about their loved one, and it is the incarcerated person's decision to grant ROI to loved ones).
To obtain other public records from the Attorney General's Office, you may fill out the online request form, or email your request to publicrecords@atg.wa. Public Records Act requests to the AGO must be sent or submitted only to the public records officer in the Olympia main office.
Our Values Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety.
The PRA requires state and local government agencies adopt an agency-specific PRA policy; that policy must facilitate public access to public records, while at same time “prevent interference with other essential functions of the agency” (RCW 42.56. 100 and 42.56. 040).
Citizens can control their government only if they remain informed about the decisions their government officials are making. That important principle underlies Washington's open public records and meeting laws. "The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty."
The Washington Public Records Act is a series of laws designed to guarantee that the public has access to public records of government bodies at all levels.
The state of Washington requires all corporations, nonprofits, LLCs, PLLCs, LPs, LLPs, and LLLPs to file a Washington Annual Report. These reports must be filed with the Washington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division each year.
For legal professionals and healthcare providers, understanding the primary purpose of a Release of Information (ROI) form is vital for managing sensitive data responsibly.
At age 18, privacy laws make all information confidential between an individual and their health care providers. A parent or legal guardian can't access health information for their dependents who are 18 and older, except in very limited circumstances.
Make a request Submit a request through the new Public Records Request Portal. 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.