HB 2700-S.E - DIGEST |
(DIGEST AS ENACTED) |
Provides a definition of "child forensic interview," for purposes of chapter 26.44 RCW, regarding child abuse, child neglect, or exposure to violence. |
Requires each county to revise and expand its existing child sexual abuse investigation protocol to include the handling of child forensic interview audio and video recordings. |
Subjects any and all audio and video recordings of child forensic interviews, disclosed in a criminal or civil proceeding, to a protective order or other order, unless the court finds good cause that the interview should not be subject to the order. |
Exempts the following from public inspection and copying under the public records act: Any and all audio or video recordings of child forensic interviews. |