CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES

[Filed June 1, 2026, 3:27 p.m.]

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 110-01-0120 How to make a public records request; other related rules.

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This rule change amends the department of children, youth, and families' (DCYF) public disclosure fax number, mailing address, and form name. There will be no impacts on affected parties.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: Provides correct information to the public when making public records requests.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 42.56.040.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Name of Proponent: DCYF, governmental.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Sharon Stewart, Olympia, 360-819-0706; Implementation and Enforcement: DCYF, statewide.

This notice meets the following criteria to use the expedited adoption process for these rules:

Corrects typographical errors, makes address or name changes, or clarifies language of a rule without changing its effect.

Explanation of the Reason the Agency Believes the Expedited Rule-Making Process is Appropriate: This rule amendment corrects address and contact information and clarifies the language of a rule without changing its effect.

THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Brenda Villarreal, DCYF, email dcyf.rulescoordinator@dcyf.wa.gov, web https://dcyf.wa.gov/practice/policy-laws-rules/rule-making/participate/online, BEGINNING June 17, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., AND RECEIVED BY August 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 18-14-078, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18)

WAC 110-01-0120How to make a public records request.

(1) Public records requests ((should))may be made directly to the department's public records officer((.

(2) Public records requests may be made verbally or in writing.

(a) Written requests may be sent by email to dcyf.publicrecords@dcyf.wa.gov, by fax to 360-725-4925 or mail. Requests may be delivered to 1500 Jefferson Street S.E., Olympia, Washington or P.O. Box 40975, Olympia, WA 98504-0975.

(b))):

(a) Verbally; or

(b) In writing.

(2) Public records requests made in writing may be:

(a) Emailed to dcyf.publicdisclosure@dcyf.wa.gov;

(b) Faxed to 360-407-5571;

(d) Delivered in-person to 1500 Jefferson Street S.E., Olympia, Washington.

(3) The department's public records request form is available on its website or can be requested from the public records officer. The department recommends that requestors submit requests in writing using the department's public records request form.

(((c) A))(4) The department advises that written public records requests made without using the ((DEL))department's public records request form ((should)) contain at least the following information:

(((i)))(a) Name of requestor;

(((ii)))(b) Address of requestor;

(((iii)))(c) Other contact information, including telephone number and ((any)) email address;

(((iv) The date on which))(d) Date of the request ((was made));

(((v)))(e) A ((sufficient))detailed description of the identifiable records being requested; and

(((vi)))(f) If the records being requested ((may)) includes a list of individuals or businesses, a statement that the list will not be used for commercial purposes, which is prohibited by law.

(((3)))(5) The department may ask ((an)) individuals requesting ((a)) public records for proof of identification or authorization when the law restricts disclosure to ((a)) specific ((person))individuals. Requests by third parties for confidential records, including records governed by chapter 13.50 RCW, must be accompanied by a valid authorization as set forth in WAC 110-01-0205.