HB 1337 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Provides that any sealed record transferred to the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs for permanent electronic retention and retrieval, including records sealed after transfer, shall be electronically retained in such a way that the record is clearly marked as sealed.

Authorizes the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to destroy both the paper copy and electronic record of any offender verified as deceased.

Provides that electronic records marked as sealed shall only be accessible by criminal justice agencies as defined in RCW 10.97.030 who would otherwise have access to a sealed paper copy of the document and the system administrator for the purposes of system administration and maintenance.