Wash. Admin. Code § 434-263-020

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024
Section 434-263-020 - Complaints

Any person who believes that there is a violation of any provision of Title III, including a violation which has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur, by any state or local election official may file a complaint with the secretary under this chapter. All complaints must:

(1) Be in writing, sworn under oath, signed and notarized. A form is optional if it contains all the required elements;
(2) Include the complainant's name, telephone number and mailing address;
(3) Include a clear and concise description of the alleged violation of Title III that is detailed enough to let both the respondent and the secretary know what the complaint is about;
(4) Be filed with the secretary, with proof of mailing or delivery of a copy to each respondent, no later than thirty days after the certification of the election at issue.
(5) If a form is provided by the office of the secretary of state, the form shall be available in all languages required by the department of justice.

Wash. Admin. Code § 434-263-020

Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.610. 04-16-037, § 434-263-020, filed 7/27/04, effective 8/27/04.