Washington Revised Code Title 43. State Government--Executive § 43.382.080. Mandatory reporting--Behavior warranting criminal or disciplinary proceedings

When the ombuds or ombuds' staff member has reasonable cause to believe that any public official, employee, or other person has acted in a manner warranting criminal or disciplinary proceedings, the ombuds or ombuds' staff member shall report the matter, or cause a report to be made, to the appropriate authorities.