SB 6387-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

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 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 as appropriate.

Exempts the following from public inspection and copying under the public records act: Any and all audio or video recordings of child forensic interviews.