Washington § 9A.42.039 - Arresting officer, notification by.

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§ 9A.42.039. Arresting officer, notification by.

(1) When a law enforcement officer arrests a person for criminal mistreatment of a child, the officer must notify child protective services.
(2) When a law enforcement officer arrests a person for criminal mistreatment of a dependent person other than a child, the officer must notify adult protective services.
[ 2002 c 219 s 5.]

Notes

Intent—Finding—2002 c 219: See note following RCW 9A.42.037.

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