WAC 110-01-0200. How the department responds to public records requests

Within five business days of receiving the request, the department will either: (1) Provide the record; (2) Acknowledge the request and give a reasonable time estimate of how long the department will take to provide records; (3) Contact the requestor to clarify the request if it isn't understood by the public records officer; or (4) Deny all or part of the request in writing, with reasons for the denial. The explanation will include the law that the department relied upon in its denial. At their discretion, the public records officer may send the requested records by email, fax, postal mail, or commercial delivery. The records may be delivered on paper, computer or compact discs, or other methods.