At this time, there are no records of previously disclosed Brady material available for John Aratani. This should not be interpreted as a conclusive determination regarding John Aratani’s conduct, credibility, professional history, or performance. The presence of a profile on this platform is non-punitive and should not, by itself, be understood as an allegation, finding, or adverse determination.
The absence of disclosed material is also affected by institutional limitations. Seattle Police Department (SPD) is not in compliance with its Brady disclosure obligations, and Washington does not maintain a functioning system for the tracking, verification, and disclosure of Brady-related information.
For a more complete assessment of John Aratani’s record, inquiries should be directed to Seattle Police Department (SPD), any prior employers, relevant prosecuting agencies, and other official custodians of personnel, disciplinary, and Brady disclosure records. Contact information is provided below.
The Washington Public Records Act is a series of laws designed to guarantee that the public has access to public records of government bodies at all levels. Washington law defines records as "any writing containing information relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics."A recent Supreme Court ruling has said that accident reports are also public records.
Anyone can request records and a statement of purpose is not required, nor are there restrictions placed on the use of records. The Washington Public Records Act allows 5 days for records responses.
