Chapter 26.44 RCW

ABUSE OF CHILDREN

Sections

HTMLPDF 26.44.010Declaration of purpose.
HTMLPDF 26.44.015Limitations of chapter.
HTMLPDF 26.44.020Definitions.
HTMLPDF 26.44.030Reports—Duty and authority to make—Duty of receiving agency—Duty to notify—Case planning and consultation—Penalty for unauthorized exchange of information—Filing dependency petitions—Investigations—Interviews of children—Records—Risk assessment process.
HTMLPDF 26.44.031Records—Maintenance and disclosure—Destruction of screened-out, unfounded, or inconclusive reports—Rules—Proceedings for enforcement.
HTMLPDF 26.44.032Legal defense of public employee.
HTMLPDF 26.44.035Response to complaint by more than one agency—Procedure—Written records.
HTMLPDF 26.44.040Reports—Oral, written—Contents.
HTMLPDF 26.44.050Abuse or neglect of child—Duty of law enforcement agency or department of children, youth, and families—Taking child into custody without court order, when.
HTMLPDF 26.44.053Guardian ad litem, appointment—Examination of person having legal custody—Hearing—Procedure.
HTMLPDF 26.44.056Protective detention or custody of abused child—Probable cause—Notice—Time limits—Liability.
HTMLPDF 26.44.060Immunity from civil or criminal liability—Confidential communications not violated—Actions against state not affected—False report, penalty.
HTMLPDF 26.44.061False reporting—Statement warning against—Determination letter and referral.
HTMLPDF 26.44.063Temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction—Enforcement—Notice of modification or termination of restraining order.
HTMLPDF 26.44.067Temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction—Contents—Notice—Noncompliance—Defense—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 26.44.075Inclusion of number of child abuse reports and cases in prosecuting attorney's annual report.
HTMLPDF 26.44.080Violation—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 26.44.100Information about rights—Legislative purpose—Notification of investigation, report, and findings.
HTMLPDF 26.44.105Information about rights—Oral and written information—Copies of dependency petition and any court order.
HTMLPDF 26.44.110Information about rights—Custody without court order—Written statement required—Contents.
HTMLPDF 26.44.115Child taken into custody under court order—Information to parents.
HTMLPDF 26.44.120Information about rights—Notice to noncustodial parent.
HTMLPDF 26.44.125Alleged perpetrators—Right to review and amendment of finding—Hearing.
HTMLPDF 26.44.130Arrest without warrant.
HTMLPDF 26.44.140Treatment for abusive person removed from home.
HTMLPDF 26.44.150Temporary restraining order restricting visitation for persons accused of sexually or physically abusing a child—Penalty for violating court order.
HTMLPDF 26.44.160Allegations that child under twelve committed sex offense—Investigation—Referral to prosecuting attorney—Referral to department—Referral for treatment.
HTMLPDF 26.44.170Alleged child abuse or neglect—Use of alcohol or controlled substances as contributing factor—Evaluation.
HTMLPDF 26.44.175Multidisciplinary child protection teams—Information sharing—Confidentiality—Immunity from liability.
HTMLPDF 26.44.180Multidisciplinary child protection teams—Investigation of child sexual abuse, online sexual exploitation and commercial sexual exploitation of minors, child fatality, child physical abuse, and criminal child neglect cases—Protocols.
HTMLPDF 26.44.185Investigation of child sexual abuse—Revision and expansion of protocols—Child fatality, child physical abuse, and criminal child neglect cases.
HTMLPDF 26.44.186Child forensic interview recordings disclosed in a criminal or civil proceeding subject to protective order—Civil penalties and sanctions.
HTMLPDF 26.44.187Child forensic interviews—Audio/video recordings exempt from disclosure under public records act—Court order required for disclosure.
HTMLPDF 26.44.188Finding—Intent—Restrictions on dissemination of child forensic interview recordings.
HTMLPDF 26.44.190Investigation of child abuse or neglect—Participation by law enforcement officer.
HTMLPDF 26.44.195Negligent treatment or maltreatment—Offer of services—Evidence of substance abuse—In-home services—Initiation of dependency proceedings.
HTMLPDF 26.44.200Methamphetamine manufacture—Presence of child.
HTMLPDF 26.44.210Alleged child abuse or neglect at certain facilities and schools—Investigation by department—Investigation report.
HTMLPDF 26.44.220Abuse of adolescents—Staff training curriculum.
HTMLPDF 26.44.240Out-of-home care—Emergency placement—Criminal history record check.
HTMLPDF 26.44.250Arrest upon drug or alcohol-related driving offense—Child protective services notified if child is present and operator is a parent, guardian, or custodian.
HTMLPDF 26.44.260Family assessment response.
HTMLPDF 26.44.270Family assessment—Recommendation of services.
HTMLPDF 26.44.272Family assessment—Assessment for child safety and well-being—Referral to preschool, child care, or early learning programs—Communicating with and assisting families.
HTMLPDF 26.44.275Commercial sexual abuse—Use of validated assessment tool to screen.
HTMLPDF 26.44.280Liability limited.
HTMLPDF 26.44.290Near fatalities—Review of case files—Investigation.
HTMLPDF 26.44.901Construction—Prevention services.

NOTES:

Child abuse, investigation: RCW 74.13.031.
Child abuse and neglect training for participants in early childhood education programs: RCW 43.63A.066.
Coordinated prevention program for the prevention of sexual abuse of students, child abuse, and neglect: RCW 28A.300.160.
Council for children and families: Chapter 43.121 RCW.
Day care—Information to parents and providers: RCW 74.15.200.
Missing children clearinghouse and hotline: Chapter 13.60 RCW.
Persons over sixty, abuse: Chapter 74.34 RCW.
Record checks: RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.840 and 43.20A.710.
School districts to develop policies and participate in programs: RCW 28A.230.080.
Witness of offense against child, duty: RCW 9.69.100.