Washington Administrative Code Title 138 - Corrections Ombuds, Office of the
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Title 138 – Corrections Ombuds, Office of the establishes regulations for the Office of the Corrections Ombuds, which provides oversight and advocacy for incarcerated individuals within Washington State. The office's administrative functions are located at 2700 Evergreen Parkway N.W., Olympia, Washington 98505.(app.leg.wa.gov)
📘 Title 138 Overview
Title 138 comprises two chapters:
Chapter 138-10 – Office of the Corrections Ombuds
Chapter 138-12 – Public Records Access(app.leg.wa.gov)
These chapters outline the operational framework and public records procedures for the office.
🔍 Chapter 138-12: Public Records Access
This chapter delineates the processes for requesting and accessing public records held by the Corrections Ombuds Office.(app.leg.wa.gov)
📌 Key Sections
WAC 138-12-010 – Authority and Purpose
Establishes the office's role in providing information to incarcerated individuals and their families, promoting public awareness of their rights and responsibilities, identifying systemic issues for legislative action, and ensuring compliance with relevant statutes and policies. (app.leg.wa.gov)
WAC 138-12-020 – Contact Information—Public Records Officer
Designates the Public Records Officer responsible for handling requests:(app.leg.wa.gov)
Corrections Ombuds Office
2700 Evergreen Parkway N.W.
Olympia, WA 98505
Email: OCOPDR@gov.wa.gov
Website: https://oco.wa.gov/ (app.leg.wa.gov, app.leg.wa.gov, app.leg.wa.gov)
WAC 138-12-030 – Availability of Public Records
Specifies that records are available for inspection and copying by appointment during normal business hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding legal holidays). Original records must be inspected at the ombuds office. (app.leg.wa.gov)
WAC 138-12-060 – Exemptions
Identifies records exempt from public disclosure, including those prohibited by other statutes such as RCW 43.06C.060, which pertains to corrections ombuds confidentiality provisions. (app.leg.wa.gov)
📌 Purpose and Contact Information
The Corrections Ombuds Office serves to:
Provide information to incarcerated individuals and their families.
Promote public awareness of the rights and responsibilities of incarcerated individuals.
Identify systemic issues and responses for legislative action.
Ensure compliance with relevant statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to corrections facilities and the treatment of incarcerated individuals.(app.leg.wa.gov, app.leg.wa.gov)
For public records requests or inquiries, contact the Public Records Officer at the provided address or email.(app.leg.wa.gov)
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