Washington Code 9A.42.039 – Arresting officer, notification by
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(1) When a law enforcement officer arrests a person for criminal mistreatment of a child, the officer must notify child protective services.
Terms Used In Washington Code 9A.42.039
- Child: means a person under eighteen years of age. See Washington Code 9A.42.010
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(2) When a law enforcement officer arrests a person for criminal mistreatment of a dependent person other than a child, the officer must notify adult protective services.
[ 2002 c 219 § 5.]
NOTES:
Intent—Finding—2002 c 219: See note following RCW 9A.42.037.