RCW 43.06A.080
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The privilege described in RCW 43.06A.060 does not apply when:
(1)The ombuds or ombuds's 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's 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;
(3)The ombuds has been asked to provide general information regarding the general operation of, or the general processes employed at, the ombuds's office; or
(4)The ombuds or ombuds's staff member has direct knowledge of a failure by any person specified in RCW 26.44.030 , including the state family and children's ombuds or any volunteer in the ombuds's office, to comply with RCW 26.44.030 .
[ 2013 c 23 s 77 ; 1998 c 288 s 3 .]
Notes:
Severability — Effective date — 1998 c 288: See notes following RCW 43.06A.020 .