The department must take appropriate actions to protect younger children in confinement from older youth who may be confined pursuant to chapter 162, Laws of 2018, recognizing both the potential for positive mentorship and the potential risks relating to victimization and the exercise of negative influence. The court may exercise oversight if needed to accomplish the goals of this section.
RCW 13.40.301
Department to protect younger children in confinement from older youth confined pursuant to 2018 c 162.
Known as the Juvenile Justice Act
The act spans §§ 13–13 (89 sections).
2018 c 162 s 8.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.