Washington Code 21.30.170 – Information — Availability to public — Exceptions
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(1) All information collected, assembled, or maintained by the director under this chapter is public information and is available for the examination of the public as provided by chapter 42.56 RCW except the following:
Terms Used In Washington Code 21.30.170
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
(b) Information exempt from public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW; and
(c) Information obtained from federal or state agencies which may not be disclosed under federal or state law.
(2) The director in the director’s discretion may disclose any information made confidential under subsection (1)(a) of this section to persons identified in RCW 21.30.180.
(3) No provision of this chapter either creates or derogates from any privilege which exists at common law, by statute, or otherwise when any documentary or other evidence is sought under subpoena directed to the director or any employee of the director.