King County Ombudsman’s Office Public Records Policy

If We Receive A Public Records Request:

Within five business days after receiving a request, we will do one of three things:

• Provide the record(s);
• Acknowledge your request and give you a reasonable estimate of how long it will take to respond; OR
• Deny all or part of the request in writing, stating the reasons for the denial. State law requires us to cite the specific exemption from disclosure.

We redact any records or portion of records that are exempt from disclosure, and will specify the exemption that applies to any redactions.

Records will be made available for inspection and copying by appointment during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Persons reviewing documents will not remove, disassemble, or alter any documents.

Is There A Charge For Copies?

We charge 15 cents per page for documents, according to state law (RCW 42.56.070 (7) and (8) and RCW 42.56.120). We require that all fees be paid prior to copying your documents.

Download a PDF of a "Public Disclosure Request Form" for Ombudsman records. (60 KB)

Alternate formats for persons with disabilities available upon request