PDFWAC 388-71-01250

How is confidential information protected in the appeal process?

(1) All information and documents provided by the department to the alleged perpetrator shall be used by the alleged perpetrator only to challenge the findings in the administrative hearing.
(2) Confidential information such as the name and other personal identifying information of the person making a report to APS and the vulnerable adult shall be redacted from documents and in testimony to protect the identify [identity] of such persons, unless otherwise ordered by the ALJ consistent with chapter 74.34 RCW and other applicable state and federal laws.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520. WSR 16-05-022, § 388-71-01250, filed 2/8/16, effective 4/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.020, 74.08.090, 74.39A.050, chapter 74.34 RCW. WSR 04-19-136, § 388-71-01250, filed 9/21/04, effective 10/22/04.]