To modify regulations for address confidentiality as it pertains to people fleeing stalking or domestic violence.   Official Text and Analysis.

To add that the sworn statement is being made under the penalty of perjury. In addition, the substitute bill allows the Secretary to make a participant's file available to law enforcement if the participant's application contains no indication that he or she has been a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking by a law enforcement employee, and the request is made pursuant to official law enforcement duties, on law enforcement stationery, and signed by the law enforcement agency's chief officer or designee. The substitute bill also eliminates the requirement that the Secretary may confirm information about a program participant to a requestor. The substitute bill authorizes the Secretary to make a participant's file available under court order if the request is made by a non-law enforcement agency or the participant's file indicates he or she has reason to believe they are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking by a law enforcement employee. Also, the substitute bill requires that a court order for program participants may only be issued upon a probable cause finding by a judicial officer and the release of the information is legally necessary in the course of a criminal investigation or prosecution or to prevent the immediate risk to a minor and meets the statutory requirements of Washington's child welfare system.