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RCW 26.44.040

Reports—Oral, written—Contents.

Applied in 15 court decisions — leading case 85 Wash. 2d 730 - State v. Fagalde (1975)

Most recently applied in 195 Wash. 2d 65 - Wrigley v. State (January 2020)

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;…

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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.

Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.