PDFWAC 110-145-1785
What are the requirements for privacy for children in out-of-home placements?
(1) In general, children in out-of-home placements have the right to privacy of personal mail, electronic mail and phone calls.
(2) The department and its delegates may censor the child's mail and monitor telephone calls to the extent necessary and in the manner specified by the court order for the child's safety and well-being.
[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-145-1785, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-145-1785, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.]