Ozzie Knezovich

Ozzie Knezovich: PDC Case 15-035: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.555 and .575.

Case Details

Case Number

6594

Respondent

Ozzie Knezovich

Complainant

Alan Creach

Date Opened

July 13, 2016

Case Status

Violation Found by Commission

Commission or presiding officer heard case and found violation.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.45.010/42.17A.555
  • RCW 29B.45.050/42.17A.575

*On January 1, 2026, RCW 42.17A was recodified to RCW 29B

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Description

A complaint was filed on June 9, 2014, alleging that Ozzie Knezovich, Spokane County Sheriff and a candidate seeking re-election to that office in 2014, violated RCW 42.17A by appearing in a Public Service Announcement billboard campaign during an election year, and using the facilities of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office to assist his campaign for re-election.

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Penalties

$350

Total Penalties

$0

Balance Due

Penalty

$350 (The Presiding Officer assessed a $350 civil penalty, of which $250 of the penalty is suspended on the conditions the Respondent does not commit anyfurther violations of RCW 42.17A for a period of four years from the date of the order, and the $100 non-suspended portion of the penalty is paid within 30 days of the date of the Order. )

Suspended

$250

Payments

  • $100 on 01/22/2016