Washington Administrative Code
Title 292 - ETHICS IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Executive Branch
Chapter 292-100 - Procedural rules
Section 292-100-042 - Board staff referral of allegations
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) If the complaint is outside the jurisdiction of the board, the board or its staff may also refer such allegations to an appropriate agency with jurisdiction.
(2) The board staff may refer a complaint to the employing agency for investigation and recommendation of resolution. In accordance with RCW 42.52.410, the complainant's name and identifying information may be redacted from the complaint.
(3) If board staff determine that a complaint alleges conduct which may violate a criminal statute, the board staff may refer the complaint to the appropriate law enforcement authority . Once referred, the board staff will suspend their investigation until the law enforcement authority responds as to whether criminal charges will be filed. If the law enforcement authority elects to file criminal charges, no further action will be taken while the criminal case is pending. If the law enforcement authority elects not to file criminal charges, board staff will complete their investigation .
Statutory Authority: RCW 42.52.360(2)(b) and 42.52.425. 01-13-033, § 292-100-042, filed 6/13/01, effective 7/14/01.