§ 43.382.005 Developmental disabilities ombuds — Office creation
§ 43.382.010 Definitions
§ 43.382.020 Memoranda of agreement — Authority — Overlap with other agencies
§ 43.382.030 Developmental disabilities ombuds — Prohibited acts
§ 43.382.040 Confidentiality — Public disclosure exemption
§ 43.382.050 Identifying information — Disclosure
§ 43.382.060 Privilege — Exceptions
§ 43.382.070 Immunity from liability
§ 43.382.080 Mandatory reporting — Behavior warranting criminal or disciplinary proceedings
§ 43.382.090 Department of social and health services — Department of health — Duties

Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 43.382 - Developmental disabilities ombuds

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • 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.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.