Washington HB2356 allows victims' next of kin to request an injunction on homicide case records.

Washington HB2356 amends public records law to allow the next of kin of a homicide victim to request an injunction to prevent the release of public records related to the case. The next of kin can file a motion and affidavit with the superior court if they believe the release of the records would cause irreparable harm. The court can then decide whether to enjoin the examination of the records. This provision applies to homicide cases and does not include perpetrators as next of kin.

Washington HB2356 allows victims' next of kin to request an injunction on homicide case records.

Washington HB2356 amends public records law to allow the next of kin of a homicide victim to request an injunction to prevent the release of public records related to the case. The next of kin can file a motion and affidavit with the superior court if they believe the release of the records would cause irreparable harm. The court can then decide whether to enjoin the examination of the records. This provision applies to homicide cases and does not include perpetrators as next of kin.