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Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department ofChapter 110-30 - Child protective services
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Section 110-30-0140 - When must the department notify the parent, guardian or legal custodian of allegations of child abuse or neglect made against them?

Wash. Admin. Code § 110-30-0140

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Section 110-30-0140 - When must the department notify the parent, guardian or legal custodian of allegations of child abuse or neglect made against them?

The department must notify the parent, guardian or legal custodian of a child of the allegations of child abuse or neglect made against that person at the initial point of contact with that person, in a manner consistent with the laws maintaining the confidentiality of the persons making the allegations. Investigations of child abuse and neglect should be conducted in a manner that will not jeopardize the safety or protection of the child or the integrity of the investigation process.

Wash. Admin. Code § 110-30-0140

WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-30-0140, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18

Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.04.050, 74.13.031, chapter 26.44 RCW, and 2005 c 512. WSR 07-14-011, § 388-15-049, filed 6/22/07, effective 7/23/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031, 74.04.050, and chapter 26.44 RCW. WSR 02-15-098 and 02-17-045, § 388-15-049, filed 7/16/02 and 8/14/02, effective 2/10/03.