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2018 Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
70.124 Abuse of patients.
70.124.050 Investigations required—Seeking restraining orders authorized.
Universal Citation: WA Rev Code § 70.124.050 (2018)
RCW 70.124.050 Investigations required—Seeking restraining orders authorized.
Upon the receipt of a report concerning the possible occurrence of abuse or neglect, it is the duty of the law enforcement agency and the department to commence an investigation within twenty-four hours of such receipt and, where appropriate, submit a report to the appropriate prosecuting attorney. The local prosecutor may seek a restraining order to prohibit continued patient abuse. In all cases investigated by the department a report to the complainant shall be made by the department.
[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 24; 1979 ex.s. c 228 § 5.]
NOTES:
Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 41: See note following RCW 26.09.060.
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