Privilege — Exceptions.
RCW 43.382.060
in effectThe privilege described in RCW 43.382.050 does not apply when: (1) The ombuds or ombuds' staff member has direct knowledge of an alleged crime, and the testimony, evidence, or discovery sought is relevant to that allegation; (2) The ombuds or a member of the ombuds' staff has received a threat of, or becomes aware of a risk of, imminent serious harm to any person, and the testimony, evidence, or discovery sought is relevant to that threat or risk; or (3) The ombuds has been asked to provide general information regarding the general operation of, or the general processes employed at, the ombuds' office.
The privilege described in RCW 43.382.050 does not apply when:
(1) The ombuds or ombuds' staff member has direct knowledge of an alleged crime, and the testimony, evidence, or discovery sought is relevant to that allegation;
(2) The ombuds or a member of the ombuds' staff has received a threat of, or becomes aware of a risk of, imminent serious harm to any person, and the testimony, evidence, or discovery sought is relevant to that threat or risk; or
(3) The ombuds has been asked to provide general information regarding the general operation of, or the general processes employed at, the ombuds' office.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=43.382&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026