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Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department ofCHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICESChapter 388-15 - Child protective services
Part A - PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Section 388-15-049 - When must the department notify the parent, guardian or legal custodian of allegations of child abuse or neglect made against them?

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-15-049

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Section 388-15-049 - 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 § 388-15-049

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