HB 1095 - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/10/99)

     Provides that, in a civil or criminal action in which all or a part of a record or file as designated is offered as evidence, the court may not allow introduction of the offered material without a prior in camera review of the relevancy of the material.

     Applies to the internal affairs files and personnel records of a limited or general authority Washington law enforcement agency, as defined in RCW 10.93.020.

     Does not apply to a record or file pertaining to a law enforcement officer who is a party to the civil or criminal action.