Requests for Public Records

In accordance with the Washington State Public Records Act, Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) provides access to public records while striving to make the process as simple as possible. Many public records are readily available in SRHD’s Public Records Request Archive. However, some records are not automatically posted online for many reasons, including that they may not be of widespread interest, they are simply too large, or they contain confidential information. Many of these records may be obtained through a public records request; although there are some exemptions to disclosure as determined by state law.

All records maintained by SRHD are available for public inspection unless specifically exempted by law. You are entitled to access public records, under reasonable conditions, and copies of those records can be provided. In most cases, you do not have to explain why you want the records. However, specific information may be necessary to process your request. SRHD may require further information to establish if disclosure would violate certain provisions of law.

The more precisely you can identify the record(s) you seek, the more responsive SRHD can be. SRHD provides access to existing public records in its possession but is not required to collect information or organize data to create a record not existing at the time of the request. Keep in mind that a question or request for information only is not a request for a record.

How to Submit a Request

Requests for records should be submitted through the Public Records Request Center, where you can review FAQs, submit requests, download records, monitor the status of previously submitted request(s), and communicate with the HIPAA & Records Department.

If you would prefer to submit your request for records via mail, please complete the Public Records Request Form and send it to:

Spokane Regional Health District
Attn: HIPAA & Records Department
1101 W. College Ave., Suite 330
Spokane, WA 99201

This form can also be faxed to the HIPAA & Records Department at 509.324.1507 or brought to SRHD in-person.

SRHD also accepts public records requests made over the phone.

SUBMIT A PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST

All public records are the property of the state of Washington. (RCW 40.14.020).

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