Washington § 74.15.038 - Harm to child or client by individual hired by contracted agency — Department not liable.

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§ 74.15.038. Harm to child or client by individual hired by contracted agency — Department not liable.

If an agency operating under contract with the department chooses to hire an individual that would be precluded from employment with the department based on a disqualifying crime or negative action, the department and its officers and employees have no liability arising from any injury or harm to a child or other department client that is attributable to such individual.
[ 2018 c 58 s 56; 2014 c 88 s 3.]

Notes

Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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