# WAC 308-10-060: WAC 308-10-060. Protection of public records

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_10_060

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 308-10-060
- **Heading:** WAC 308-10-060. Protection of public records
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 308 / Chapter 308-10 / Section 308-10-060

## Text

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.100 the following requirements will apply when inspecting public records held by the department:
(1) The department must have a designated department employee present while a requestor inspects department records.
(2) Requestors must not:
(a) Remove any public record from department premises.
(b) Mark or deface a public record in any manner during inspection.
(c) Dismantle public records maintained in a file or jacket, or in chronological or other filing order which would constitute excessive interference with the department's essential functions.
(d) Stay longer than their scheduled appointment to prevent excessive interference with other essential functions of the agency.
(3) Access to file cabinets, shelves, vaults, or other storage areas is restricted to department employees, unless other arrangements are made with the public records officer and designee.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 308-10-005 WAC 308-10-005. Authority and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_10_005.md)
- [WAC 308-10-010 WAC 308-10-010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_10_010.md)
- [WAC 308-10-015 WAC 308-10-015. Function — Organization — Administrative officers — General inquiries to the office](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_10_015.md)
- [WAC 308-10-025 WAC 308-10-025. Public records available](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_10_025.md)
- [WAC 308-10-030 WAC 308-10-030. Public records officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_10_030.md)
- [WAC 308-10-040 WAC 308-10-040. Requests for public records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_10_040.md)
- [WAC 308-10-041 WAC 308-10-041. Processing of public records requests — General](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_10_041.md)
- [WAC 308-10-045 WAC 308-10-045. Costs of providing copies of public records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_10_045.md)
- [WAC 308-10-055 WAC 308-10-055. Review of denials of public records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_10_055.md)
- [WAC 308-10-060 WAC 308-10-060. Protection of public records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_10_060.md)
- [WAC 308-10-065 WAC 308-10-065. Records index](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_10_065.md)
- [WAC 308-10-067 WAC 308-10-067. Public records indexing system](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_10_067.md)
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