Washington § 70.129.080 Mail and telephone—Privacy in communications.

Washington Statutes

§ 70.129.080 — Mail and telephone—Privacy in communications.

Washington § 70.129.080

Title 70PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 70.129LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENT RIGHTS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 70.129.080 (2026).

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The resident has the right to privacy in communications, including the right to:

(1)Send and promptly receive mail that is unopened;

(2)Have access to stationery, postage, and writing implements at the resident's own expense; and

(3)Have reasonable access within a reasonable time to the use of a telephone and other communication equipment where calls can be made without being overheard. Findings — 2021 c 159: See note following RCW 18.20.520 .

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The resident has the right to privacy in communications, including the right to:

(1) Send and promptly receive mail that is unopened;

(2) Have access to stationery, postage, and writing implements at the resident's own expense; and

(3) Have reasonable access within a reasonable time to the use of a telephone and other communication equipment where calls can be made without being overheard.

Findings — 2021 c 159: See note following RCW 18.20.520 .