SB 6387 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 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.