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2020 Revised Code of Washington
Title 26 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 26.44 - Abuse of Children.
- 26.44.010 Declaration of purpose.
- 26.44.015 Limitations of chapter.
- 26.44.020 Definitions.
- 26.44.030 Reports—Duty and authority to make—Duty of receiving agency—Duty to notify—Case planning and consultation—Penalty for unauthorized exchange of information—Filing dependency petitions—Investigations—Interviews of children—Records—Risk assessment process.
- 26.44.031 Records—Maintenance and disclosure—Destruction of screened-out, unfounded, or inconclusive reports—Rules—Proceedings for enforcement.
- 26.44.032 Legal defense of public employee.
- 26.44.035 Response to complaint by more than one agency—Procedure—Written records.
- 26.44.040 Reports—Oral, written—Contents.
- 26.44.050 Abuse or neglect of child—Duty of law enforcement agency or department of children, youth, and families—Taking child into custody without court order, when.
- 26.44.053 Guardian ad litem, appointment—Examination of person having legal custody—Hearing—Procedure.
- 26.44.056 Protective detention or custody of abused child—Reasonable cause—Notice—Time limits—Monitoring plan—Liability.
- 26.44.060 Immunity from civil or criminal liability—Confidential communications not violated—Actions against state not affected—False report, penalty.
- 26.44.061 False reporting—Statement warning against—Determination letter and referral.
- 26.44.063 Temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction—Enforcement—Notice of modification or termination of restraining order.
- 26.44.067 Temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction—Contents—Notice—Noncompliance—Defense—Penalty.
- 26.44.075 Inclusion of number of child abuse reports and cases in prosecuting attorney's annual report.
- 26.44.080 Violation—Penalty.
- 26.44.100 Information about rights—Legislative purpose—Notification of investigation, report, and findings.
- 26.44.105 Information about rights—Oral and written information—Copies of dependency petition and any court order.
- 26.44.110 Information about rights—Custody without court order—Written statement required—Contents.
- 26.44.115 Child taken into custody under court order—Information to parents.
- 26.44.120 Information about rights—Notice to noncustodial parent.
- 26.44.125 Alleged perpetrators—Right to review and amendment of finding—Hearing.
- 26.44.130 Arrest without warrant.
- 26.44.140 Treatment for abusive person removed from home.
- 26.44.150 Temporary restraining order restricting visitation for persons accused of sexually or physically abusing a child—Penalty for violating court order.
- 26.44.160 Allegations that child under twelve committed sex offense—Investigation—Referral to prosecuting attorney—Referral to department—Referral for treatment.
- 26.44.170 Alleged child abuse or neglect—Use of alcohol or controlled substances as contributing factor—Evaluation.
- 26.44.175 Multidisciplinary child protection teams—Information sharing—Confidentiality—Immunity from liability.
- 26.44.180 Multidisciplinary child protection teams—Investigation of child sexual abuse, online sexual exploitation and commercial sexual exploitation of minors, child fatality, child physical abuse, and criminal child neglect cases—Protocols.
- 26.44.185 Investigation of child sexual abuse—Revision and expansion of protocols—Child fatality, child physical abuse, and criminal child neglect cases.
- 26.44.186 Child forensic interview recordings disclosed in a criminal or civil proceeding subject to protective order—Civil penalties and sanctions.
- 26.44.187 Child forensic interviews—Audio/video recordings exempt from disclosure under public records act—Court order required for disclosure.
- 26.44.188 Finding—Intent—Restrictions on dissemination of child forensic interview recordings.
- 26.44.190 Investigation of child abuse or neglect—Participation by law enforcement officer.
- 26.44.195 Negligent treatment or maltreatment—Offer of services—Evidence of substance abuse—In-home services—Initiation of dependency proceedings.
- 26.44.200 Methamphetamine manufacture—Presence of child.
- 26.44.210 Alleged child abuse or neglect at the state school for the deaf—Investigation by department—Investigation report.
- 26.44.220 Abuse of adolescents—Staff training curriculum.
- 26.44.240 Out-of-home care—Emergency placement—Criminal history record check.
- 26.44.250 Arrest upon drug or alcohol-related driving offense—Child protective services notified if child is present and operator is a parent, guardian, or custodian.
- 26.44.260 Family assessment response.
- 26.44.270 Family assessment—Recommendation of services.
- 26.44.272 Family assessment—Assessment for child safety and well-being—Referral to preschool, child care, or early learning programs—Communicating with and assisting families.
- 26.44.280 Liability limited.
- 26.44.290 Near fatalities—Review of case files—Investigation.
- 26.44.901 Construction—Prevention services.
NOTES:
Child abuse, investigation: RCW 74.13.031.
Child abuse and neglect training for participants in early childhood education programs: RCW 43.63A.066.
Coordinated prevention program for the prevention of sexual abuse of students, child abuse, and neglect: RCW 28A.300.160.
Council for children and families: Chapter 43.121 RCW.
Day care—Information to parents and providers: RCW 74.15.200.
Domestic violence prevention: Chapter 26.50 RCW.
Missing children clearinghouse and hotline: Chapter 13.60 RCW.
Persons over sixty, abuse: Chapter 74.34 RCW.
Record checks: RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.840 and 43.20A.710.
School districts to develop policies and participate in programs: RCW 28A.230.080.
Witness of offense against child, duty: RCW 9.69.100.
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