Washington § 43.382.060 Privilege—Exceptions.

Washington Statutes

§ 43.382.060 — Privilege—Exceptions.

Washington § 43.382.060

Title 43STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE

Ch. 43.382DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OMBUDS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 43.382.060 (2026).

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The privilege described in RCW 43.382.050 does not apply when:

(1)The ombuds or ombuds' staff member has direct knowledge of an alleged crime, and the testimony, evidence, or discovery sought is relevant to that allegation;

(2)The ombuds or a member of the ombuds' staff has received a threat of, or becomes aware of a risk of, imminent serious harm to any person, and the testimony, evidence, or discovery sought is relevant to that threat or risk; or

(3)The ombuds has been asked to provide general information regarding the general operation of, or the general processes employed at, the ombuds' office. Finding — 2016 c 172: See note following RCW 43.382.005 .

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The privilege described in RCW 43.382.050 does not apply when:

(1) The ombuds or ombuds' staff member has direct knowledge of an alleged crime, and the testimony, evidence, or discovery sought is relevant to that allegation;

(2) The ombuds or a member of the ombuds' staff has received a threat of, or becomes aware of a risk of, imminent serious harm to any person, and the testimony, evidence, or discovery sought is relevant to that threat or risk; or

(3) The ombuds has been asked to provide general information regarding the general operation of, or the general processes employed at, the ombuds' office.

Finding — 2016 c 172: See note following RCW 43.382.005 .