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Revised Code of Washington
Title 26
Chapter 26.44
Wash. Rev. Code ch. 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—Probable cause—Notice—Time limits—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.
26.44.189
Child forensic interview peer reviews—Confidentiality agreements.
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 certain facilities and schools—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.
26.44.275
Commercial sexual abuse—Use of validated assessment tool to screen.
26.44.280
Liability limited.
26.44.290
Near fatalities—Review of case files—Investigation.
26.44.901
Construction—Prevention services.