PDFWAC 110-05-0005

Definitions.

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
"Abuse or neglect" has the same meaning as "abuse or neglect" in RCW 26.44.020.
"CA/N" means child abuse or neglect as defined in chapter 26.44 RCW.
"Certificate of parental improvement (CPI)" has the same meaning as "certificate of parental improvement" in RCW 74.13.020(2).
"Department" means the department of children, youth, and families.
"Dependency finding" means a court determination that an individual's child was found dependent as a result of a finding the individual abused or neglected their child, pursuant to RCW 13.34.030 (6)(b).
"Founded" has the same meaning as "founded" in RCW 26.44.020.
"Individual" means a person who has or is seeking a CPI.
"Negligent treatment or maltreatment" has the same meaning as "negligent treatment or maltreatment" in RCW 26.44.020.
"Physical abuse" has the same meaning as "physical abuse" in WAC 110-30-0030.
"Secretary" means the secretary of the department.
"Washington office of administrative hearings (OAH)" means the Washington state office of administrative hearings.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.720(7). WSR 21-12-014, § 110-05-0005, filed 5/20/21, effective 6/20/21.]