Chapter 26.44 - ABUSE OF CHILDREN
- Section 26.44.010 - Declaration of purpose
- Section 26.44.015 - Limitations of chapter
- Section 26.44.020 - [Effective Until 7/1/2025] Definitions
- Section 26.44.020 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Definitions
- Section 26.44.030 - [Effective Until 7/1/2025] Reports-Duty and authority to make-Duty of receiving agency-Duty to notify-Case planning and consultation-Penalty for unauthorized exchange of information-Filing dependency petitions-Investigations-Interviews of children-Records-Risk assessment process
- Section 26.44.030 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Reports-Duty and authority to make-Duty of receiving agency-Duty to notify-Case planning and consultation-Penalty for unauthorized exchange of information-Filing dependency petitions-Investigations-Interviews of children-Records-Risk assessment process
- Section 26.44.031 - Records-Maintenance and disclosure-Destruction of screened-out, unfounded, or inconclusive reports-Rules-Proceedings for enforcement
- Section 26.44.032 - Legal defense of public employee
- Section 26.44.035 - Response to complaint by more than one agency-Procedure-Written records
- Section 26.44.040 - Reports-Oral, written-Contents
- Section 26.44.050 - Abuse or neglect of child-Duty of law enforcement agency or department of children, youth, and families-Taking child into custody without court order, when
- Section 26.44.053 - Guardian ad litem, appointment-Examination of person having legal custody-Hearing-Procedure
- Section 26.44.056 - Protective detention or custody of abused child-Probable cause-Notice-Time limits-Liability
- Section 26.44.060 - Immunity from civil or criminal liability-Confidential communications not violated-Actions against state not affected-False report, penalty
- Section 26.44.061 - False reporting-Statement warning against-Determination letter and referral
- Section 26.44.063 - Temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction-Enforcement-Notice of modification or termination of restraining order
- Section 26.44.067 - Temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction-Contents-Notice-Noncompliance-Defense-Penalty
- Section 26.44.075 - Inclusion of number of child abuse reports and cases in prosecuting attorney's annual report
- Section 26.44.080 - Violation-Penalty
- Section 26.44.100 - Information about rights-Legislative purpose-Notification of investigation, report, and findings
- Section 26.44.105 - Information about rights-Oral and written information-Copies of dependency petition and any court order
- Section 26.44.110 - Information about rights-Custody without court order-Written statement required-Contents
- Section 26.44.115 - Child taken into custody under court order-Information to parents
- Section 26.44.120 - Information about rights-Notice to noncustodial parent
- Section 26.44.125 - Alleged perpetrators-Right to review and amendment of finding-Hearing
- Section 26.44.130 - Arrest without warrant
- Section 26.44.140 - Treatment for abusive person removed from home
- Section 26.44.150 - Temporary restraining order restricting visitation for persons accused of sexually or physically abusing a child-Penalty for violating court order
- Section 26.44.160 - Allegations that child under twelve committed sex offense-Investigation-Referral to prosecuting attorney-Referral to department-Referral for treatment
- Section 26.44.170 - Alleged child abuse or neglect-Use of alcohol or controlled substances as contributing factor-Evaluation
- Section 26.44.175 - Multidisciplinary child protection teams-Information sharing-Confidentiality-Immunity from liability
- Section 26.44.180 - Multidisciplinary child protection teams-Investigation of child sexual abuse, online sexual exploitation and commercial sexual exploitation of minors, child fatality, child physical abuse, and criminal child neglect cases-Protocols
- Section 26.44.185 - Investigation of child sexual abuse-Revision and expansion of protocols-Child fatality, child physical abuse, and criminal child neglect cases
- Section 26.44.186 - Child forensic interview recordings disclosed in a criminal or civil proceeding subject to protective order-Civil penalties and sanctions
- Section 26.44.187 - Child forensic interviews-Audio/video recordings exempt from disclosure under public records act-Court order required for disclosure
- Section 26.44.188 - Finding-Intent-Restrictions on dissemination of child forensic interview recordings
- Section 26.44.190 - Investigation of child abuse or neglect-Participation by law enforcement officer
- Section 26.44.195 - Negligent treatment or maltreatment-Offer of services-Evidence of substance abuse-In-home services-Initiation of dependency proceedings
- Section 26.44.200 - Methamphetamine manufacture-Presence of child
- Section 26.44.210 - Alleged child abuse or neglect at certain facilities and schools-Investigation by department-Investigation report
- Section 26.44.220 - Abuse of adolescents-Staff training curriculum
- Section 26.44.240 - Out-of-home care-Emergency placement-Criminal history record check
- Section 26.44.250 - Arrest upon drug or alcohol-related driving offense-Child protective services notified if child is present and operator is a parent, guardian, or custodian
- Section 26.44.260 - Family assessment response
- Section 26.44.270 - Family assessment-Recommendation of services
- Section 26.44.272 - Family assessment-Assessment for child safety and well-being-Referral to preschool, child care, or early learning programs-Communicating with and assisting families
- Section 26.44.275 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Commercial sexual abuse-Use of validated assessment tool to screen
- Section 26.44.280 - Liability limited
- Section 26.44.290 - Near fatalities-Review of case files-Investigation
- Section 26.44.901 - Construction-Prevention services