HB 2684-S - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/9/96)

     Declares that, upon finding that the parent made a false allegation of abuse, the court shall order the parent making the false allegation to pay to the accused parent all court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred to defend the parent against the false allegation, and a civil penalty of not less than five hundred dollars.

     Does not prevent prosecution for making a false report under RCW 26.44.060.