Chapter 2.40
CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY
Sections:
2.40.010 Damage claims—Required form.
2.40.020 Damage claims—Investigation—Reports.
2.40.010 Damage claims—Required form.
As Chapter 4.96 RCW et seq. provides, entities (including people) must present a written claim for damages to the County using the required claim form within the time allowed by law before they can sue the County (including its past or present officers, employees, or volunteers) for monetary damages for its alleged tortious conduct. Claimants can obtain the form from Skagit County Risk Management, in person or on its web page. (Ord. O20250014 Exh. 1; Ord. O20170004 Exh. 1; Ord. 11689 § 1, 1988)
2.40.020 Damage claims—Investigation—Reports.
The County must investigate and evaluate all claims for damages. The County will request formal reports concerning any claim from all interested departments to submit to the Prosecuting Attorney for evaluation. The reports are privileged communications to the Prosecuting Attorney. (Ord. O20250014 Exh. 1; Ord. O20170004 Exh. 1; Ord. 11689 § 2, 1988)
2.40.040 Serving claims.
The County designates Skagit County Risk Management as its agent to receive claims under Chapter 4.96 RCW et seq. Entities must serve their claim on Risk Management as RCW 4.96.020 requires. Risk Management will keep records of all claims anyone serves upon it. (Ord. O20250014 Exh. 1; Ord. O20170004 Exh. 1; Res. 18283, 2001)