Accessing Police Recordings Guide

Summary

In Washington, RCW 42.56.240 permits withholding records if part of an active investigation. You can seek judicial review within a year if denied access. Agencies must provide specific exemptions when denying requests. Consulting a wrongful death attorney experienced with law enforcement cases is advisable, especially if they work on a contingency basis. Access to body and dash cam recordings may be crucial for your case.

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Is that legal
I'm sorry for your loss. In Washington, under RCW *.*.*, law enforcement agencies can withhold records if they are part of an active investigation. However, you have the right to seek a judicial review within the one-year statute of limitations. It might be helpful to consult with an attorney to explore your options. Would you like assistance connecting with a local lawyer?
Doesn't Washington State law say that vague rcw explanation is not acceptable to use and until my request is fulfilled they have to keep it open
In Washington, agencies must provide a specific exemption and explanation when denying a records request under the Public Records Act. If you believe the explanation is vague, you can challenge it through a judicial review. Seeking legal advice could be beneficial. Would you like help connecting with a local lawyer?
I need a wrongful death attorney who has success in cases against law enforcement and works on contingency based fees but I also need to have those recordings to solidify my case completely.
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I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It may be a high-value case, considering the circumstances. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, what is your phone number?
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What is your name?
Can you analyze all the info in this file and summarize it for me
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Teresa Fahnestock-Stahl is seeking a wrongful death attorney for a case against law enforcement regarding a high-speed chase incident in Yelm, Washington, that resulted in her husband's death. She needs access to body and dash cam recordings, which are currently withheld under RCW *.*.* due to an active investigation. The city has closed her request and mentioned a one-year statute of limitations for judicial review. Teresa is looking for an attorney with experience in similar cases, preferably working on a contingency basis.
Can I upload more files
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At the moment, I can't process file uploads directly. However, you can share relevant information here, and I'll do my best to help you with it. If you have any specific questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!