PDFWAC 388-71-01210

How may APS give the alleged perpetrator notice of the substantiated initial finding?

APS will notify the alleged perpetrator of the substantiated initial finding using one of the following methods:
(1) Personal service of the notice as provided in RCW 4.28.080; or
(2) Sending a copy of the notice by first-class mail and certified mail/return receipt requested, at the alleged perpetrator's last known mailing address or post office box.
(3) If the department knows the alleged perpetrator is not residing at the last known mailing address, then it will also attempt personal service.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520. WSR 16-05-022, § 388-71-01210, filed 2/8/16, effective 4/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.020, 74.08.090, 74.39A.050, chapter 74.34 RCW. WSR 04-19-136, § 388-71-01210, filed 9/21/04, effective 10/22/04.]