The Public Records Act can be a valuable tool for litigators to obtain records from public agencies. However, there are fundamental differences between records requests pursuant to Chapter 42.56 RCW and production of documents under the civil rules of discovery. These differences fundamentally impact which tasks these tools are best suited for. This seminar compares and contrasts these tools, reviews what practitioners can expect when requesting public agency records, and provides insights on navigating successful relationships with public records officers.
Original Program Date: August 27, 2024
Product Code: LL240827-FSV