5610.E AMH APPE H2855.1

ESB 5610 - H AMD 667 ADOPTED 4/7/95

By Representative Appelwick

    On page 5, beginning on line 1, strike everything through "9A.20 RCW." on line 5, and insert the following:

    "A person is guilty of a class C felony punishable in accordance with chapter 9A.20 RCW if the person intentionally:  (1) Makes a false accusation of child abuse or neglect during a judicial proceeding under this title relating to a parenting plan or child custody, or (2) induces another person to make a false allegation of child abuse or neglect during a judicial proceeding under this title relating to a parenting plan or child custody."

EFFECT:  The elements of the offense are expanded to include inducing another person to make a false allegation of child abuse or neglect.  The provision is restructured.

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