Public Records Request

Skagit 911 keep recordings of 911 communications for 90 (ninety) days (RCW). The disclosure of Skagit 911 records will be governed by appropriate state and local regulations.  

Requests for Inspection and/or Copying of Public Records

Requests must be in writing and define the records being sought with reasonable specificity. Any requests that are too generalized will be returned to the requesting individual for further clarification.

Public Requests for CD Duplication and/or Inspection of Master Recordings: 

Public requests from private attorneys, agencies or businesses doing business for profit, Public Defenders Office or private citizens must be made in writing on business letterhead stationary when applicable.  A signed court order for the request is desirable but optional.

How to Request a Public Record from Skagit 911:

Step 1:  Get The Request For Public Record Form

Step 2:  Complete The Form

Public Records Administrator

Skagit 911

Suite A

2911 E. College Way

Mt. Vernon, WA  98273

Step 3:  Be Aware Of The Exemptions To Public Records Disclosure

Public records subject to disclosure may have identifiable details deleted to the extent necessary to prevent an unreasonable invasion of privacy.  Any deletions made shall be explained in writing.

RCW

42.56.230        Personal information

42.56.240        Investigate, law enforcement, and crime victims

42.56.250        Employment and licensing

42.56.270        Financial, commercial, and proprietary information

42.56.280        Preliminary records containing opinions or policy formulations

42.56.360        Health care

42.56.420        Security

42.56.240(1)    Active investigation

4.24.550          Information on sex offenders

5.60.060          Privileged communications

7.68.140          Records regarding victims of crimes

7.69a.030        Child victims and witnesses - protection of identity

7.69a.050        Rights of child victims and witnesses - addresses

9.94a.612        Victim / witness notification records

10.52.100        Records identifying child victim of sexual assault

10.97.050        Conviction and criminal history information

10.97.130        Names of victims of sexual assault who are 18 years of age or younger

13.50.050        Juvenile offenders

26.44.010        Privacy of reports on child abuse / neglect

42.52.065        Blood sample analyses done by state toxicology

46.52              Traffic crimes, infractions, accidents - confidentiality

70.02              Medical reports

74.34.040        Identity of person making report on abuse of vulnerable adult

42.17.210        Sensitive information in Skagit 911 personnel files
42.56.050        Invasion of privacy if disclosure of information about the person would be highly offensive and is not of legitimate concern to the public (Public records may be used if the party/ies affected have timely notice and the record does not unreasonably invade personal privacy.)
42.56.240        Witnesses to or victims of crimes or who file complaints with investigative law enforcement agencies if disclosure would endanger any person's life, physical safety or property.  If at the time a complaint is filed the complainant, victim, or witness indicates a desire for disclosure or nondisclosure, such desire shall govern.

Selected Federal Confidentiality Statutes and Rules:
 

18 USC  2721 - 2725      Driver and License Plate Information

42 USC 405(c)(2)(vii)(1)     Limits on Use and Disclosure of Social Security Numbers

45 CFR 160 - 164             HIPAA Privacy Rule

Step 4:  Note Costs for Copying and Mailing

Any applicable payment is due prior to final release of documents in any format.

Agency copying fee for documents and CAD reports is $0.15 per copy.  Postage and a special mailing envelope, if required, may be additional (RCW 42.56.070(8). 

Copies of the audio of 9-1-1 radio and telephone traffic are charged at a flat rate of $5.00 per CD.  (RCW 42.56.070(7)(b).

 Postage:  At cost for mailing requested materials.

Downloads:

Public Records Request form: Download now in PDF format.

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