Washington Code 21.20.855 – Examination reports and information — Exempt from public disclosure — Use in civil actions
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(1) Examination reports and information obtained by the director or the director’s representatives in conducting examinations pursuant to RCW 21.20.700 shall not be subject to public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.
Terms Used In Washington Code 21.20.855
- Director: means the director of financial institutions of this state. See Washington Code 21.20.005
- 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.
(2) In any civil action in which the reports are sought to be discovered or used as evidence, any party may, upon notice to the director, petition the court for an in camera review of the report. The court may permit discovery and introduction of only those portions of the report which are relevant and otherwise unobtainable by the requesting party. This subsection shall not apply to an action brought or defended by the director.
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—Implementation—Application—1988 c 244: See notes following RCW 21.20.700.