Washington Administrative Code
Title 504 - Washington State University
Chapter 504-45 - Public records
Section 504-45-070 - Costs of providing public records
Current through Register Vol. 24-24, December 15, 2024
(1) Costs for public records. There is no fee for inspecting public records. The following fees apply to copies of public records:
(2) In addition to the charge imposed for providing public records and for the use by any person of university equipment, the university may include a customized service charge. The university charges for customized services pursuant to RCW 42.56.120(3). The customized service charge may reimburse the university up to the actual cost of providing the services in this section. The university provides the requestor the opportunity to amend their request in order to avoid or reduce the cost of a customized service charge. The university may require a deposit in an amount not to exceed 10 percent of the estimated cost of providing records for a request, or 10 percent of the estimated cost of staff redaction time for body worn camera footage, including a customized service charge. If the university makes a request available on a partial or installment basis, the university may charge for each part of the request as it is provided.
(3) Payment. Payment may be made by credit or debit card, cash, check, or money order to the university. For payments made by credit or debit card, a service fee equivalent to the cost of processing the payment is charged.
(4) Pursuant to RCW 42.56.120(2), the university declares that it would be unduly burdensome for it to calculate the actual costs it charges for providing copies of public records for the following reasons:
(5)The university's public records office publishes a schedule of fees on the university's website consistent with this rule. The university reserves the right to change its fees as allowed by RCW 42.56.120.
Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.150. 07-04-027, § 504-45-070, filed 1/29/07, effective 3/1/07.