Washington § 72.09.630 - Custodial sexual misconduct — Investigation of allegations.

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§ 72.09.630. Custodial sexual misconduct — Investigation of allegations.

The department shall investigate any alleged violations of RCW 9A.44.160 or 9A.44.170 that are alleged to have been committed by an employee or contract personnel of the department, to determine whether there is probable cause to believe that the allegation is true before reporting the alleged violation to a prosecuting attorney.
[ 1999 c 45 s 7.]

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