HB 2700 - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB) |
Provides a definition of "child forensic interview" for purposes of chapter 26.44 RCW (abuse of children). |
Requires each county to revise and expand its existing child sexual abuse investigation protocol to include the handling of child forensic interview digital recordings. |
Subjects a digital recording of a child forensic interview or child interview, disclosed in a criminal or civil proceeding, to a protective order or other order as appropriate. |
Exempts the following from public inspection and copying under the public records act: A recording of a child forensic interview digital recording or recording of other child interview that depicts or describes allegations of abuse or exposure to violence, except by court order upon a showing of good cause and only with advance notice to the child's guardian. |