In order to facilitate communication of information needed to serve the best interest of any child who is the subject of a dependency case filed under this chapter, the department shall, consistent with state and federal law governing the release of confidential information, establish guidelines, and shall use those guidelines for the facilitation of communication of relevant information among divisions, providers, the courts, the family, caregivers, caseworkers, and others.
RCW 13.34.350
Dependent children—Information sharing—Guidelines.
Known as the Juvenile Court Act
The act spans §§ 13–13 (89 sections).
2009 c 520 s 43; 2001 c 52 s 2.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.