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Code · Washington · Title 26 — Domestic Relations · Chapter 26.44

RCW 26.44.040

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An immediate oral report must be made by telephone or otherwise to the proper law enforcement agency or the department and, upon request, must be followed by a report in writing. Such reports must contain the following information, if known:
(1)The name, address, and age of the child;
(2)The name and address of the child's parents, stepparents, guardians, or other persons having custody of the child;
(3)The nature and extent of the alleged injury or injuries;
(4)The nature and extent of the alleged neglect;
(5)The nature and extent of the alleged sexual abuse;
(6)Any evidence of previous injuries, including their nature and extent; and
(7)Any other information that may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's death, injury, or injuries and the identity of the alleged perpetrator or perpetrators.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 323 ; 1999 c 176 s 32 ; 1997 c 386 s 27 ; 1993 c 412 s 14 ; 1987 c 206 s 4 ; 1984 c 97 s 4 ; 1977 ex.s. c 80 s 27 ; 1975 1st ex.s. c 217 s 4 ; 1971 ex.s. c 167 s 2 ; 1969 ex.s. c 35 s 4 ; 1965 c 13 s 4 .]
Notes:
Effective date — 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 ss 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025 .
Conflict with federal requirements — 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908 .
Findings — Purpose — Severability — Conflict with federal requirements — 1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005 .
Application — Effective date — 1997 c 386: See notes following RCW 13.50.010 .
Purpose — Intent — Severability — 1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190 .
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