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."
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).
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.
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.
Email: DSHSPublicDisclosure@dshs.wa. DSHS prefers that all public record requests be in writing on the "request for DSHS records" form, DSHS 17-041. Individuals may locate this form on the DSHS website at or request it from the DSHS public records officer.
You may be able to request your record through your provider's patient portal. You may have to fill out a form — called a health or medical record release form, or request for access—send an email, or mail or fax a letter to your provider.
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.
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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).