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Reports—Oral, written—Contents.
An immediate oral report must be made by telephone or otherwise to the proper law enforcement agency or the department and, upon request, must be followed by a report in writing. Such reports must contain the following information, if known:
(1) The name, address, and age of the child;
(2) The name and address of the child's parents, stepparents, guardians, or other persons having custody of the child;
(3) The nature and extent of the alleged injury or injuries;
(4) The nature and extent of the alleged neglect;
(5) The nature and extent of the alleged sexual abuse;
(6) Any evidence of previous injuries, including their nature and extent; and
(7) Any other information that may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's death, injury, or injuries and the identity of the alleged perpetrator or perpetrators.
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW
43.216.025.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW
43.216.908.
Findings—Purpose—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1999 c 176: See notes following RCW
74.34.005.
Application—Effective date—1997 c 386: See notes following RCW
13.50.010.
Purpose—Intent—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW
4.16.190.