§ 7.75.050. Confidentiality of centers' files, etc. -- Exception -- Privileged communications
Regardless of any provision to the contrary in chapter 42.17 RCW, all memoranda, work notes or products, or case files of centers established under this chapter are confidential and privileged and are not subject to disclosure in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless the court or administrative tribunal determines that the materials were submitted by a participant to the center for the purpose of avoiding discovery of the material in a subsequent proceeding. In all other respects, chapter 7.07 RCW, shall govern the privilege and confidentiality to be accorded to communications made in conjunction with a mediation conducted by a dispute resolution center established under this chapter.
[2005 c 172 § 16; 1984 c 258 § 505.]
Notes:
Short title--Captions not law--Severability--Effective date -- 2005 c 172: See RCW 7.07.900 through 7.07.902 and7.07.904 .
Court Improvement Act of 1984 -- Effective dates -- Severability -- Short title -- 1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.
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