(1) Any requestor who objects to the denial or partial denial of a request for a public record may petition in writing to the public records officer for a review of that decision within one year from the closure date of the request. The requestor may submit the request to the public records officer via mail or email to the address set forth in WAC 246-02-030. The written request shall include or specifically refer to the written statement by the public records officer or designee denying the request.

(2) Upon receipt of a written request for review, the public records officer will promptly consider the matter and either affirm or reverse the denial. Within two business days following receipt of the petition for review, the public records officer will notify the requestor of the decision or notify the requestor that more time is required to consider the petition.

(3) Any requestor who disagrees with the department's denial or partial denial of a request for a public record may also:

(a) Request that the office of the attorney general review the matter, as provided under RCW 42.56.530 and WAC 44-06-160; or

(b) Seek judicial review pursuant to RCW 42.56.550.