Cost
Charges
As authorized by RCW 42.56.120, the following charges apply to public records requests:
| Cost | Description |
|---|---|
| No charge | Inspection by the requester at the University campus |
| 15 cents/page | Photocopies of paper records or printed copies of electronic records (applies if requester asks for paper copies) |
| 10 cents/page | An electronic copy of scanned paper records (applies if paper copies must be scanned in order to produce electronic format) |
| 5 cents for every four electronic files or attachments | Files and attachments uploaded to e-mail or other means of electronic delivery (applies if records are already stored electronically and requester asks for such records to be provided via e-mail or a digital media storage device, such as a CD or thumb drive) |
| 10 cents per gigabyte | Cost for transmitting records in electronic formats, such as e-mail or a digital media storage device |
| Actual cost | Digital storage media devices, such as a CD, DVD, or thumb drive |
| Actual cost |
Postage or delivery charges |
Large Requests
For large requests, Western Washington University:
- may require a deposit of up to ten percent of estimated total cost prior to making copies;
- may require advance payment before providing further installments; or
- will not provide the next installment until payment is received for prior installment.