Disclosure authorizations for forensic examinations—Duration.

RCW 70.02.360 — under Chapter 70.02 Medical records—Health care information access and disclosure..

RCW 70.02.360

A disclosure authorization to a health care provider or health care facility authorizing disclosure of information to law enforcement regarding a forensic examination performed for the purposes of gathering evidence for possible prosecution of a criminal offense must be valid until the end of all related criminal proceedings or a later event selected by the provider, facility, patient, or patient's representative, unless the patient or patient's representative requests a different expiration date or event for the disclosure authorization.[ 2023 c 197 s 9.]