RCW 43.382.060
Privilege—Exceptions.
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.
[ 2016 c 172 § 11.]
NOTES:
Finding—2016 c 172: See note following RCW 43.382.005.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 43 - State Government—Executive
Chapter 43.382 - Developmental Disabilities Ombuds.
43.382.005 - Developmental disabilities ombuds—Office creation.
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.