PDFWAC 110-30-0190
How does CPS notify the alleged perpetrator of the finding?
(1) CPS notifies the alleged perpetrator of the founded finding by sending the CPS finding notice via certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address. CPS must make a reasonable, good faith effort to determine the last known address or location of the alleged perpetrator.
(2) CPS notifies the alleged perpetrator of the unfounded finding by sending the CPS finding notice via mail, to the last known address, or email. CPS must make a reasonable, good faith effort to determine the last known address or location of the alleged perpetrator.
(3) When CA is actively working with the alleged perpetrator and the certified mail sent pursuant to subsection (1) of this section is returned, CA will attempt to personally serve the CPS founded findings letter to the alleged perpetrator.
[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-30-0190, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 26.44.100, 74.13.031, and chapter 26.44 RCW. WSR 18-01-047, § 388-15-069, filed 12/12/17, effective 1/12/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 26.44.100 and P.L. 93-247, P.L. 111-320. WSR 15-16-041, § 388-15-069, filed 7/28/15, effective 8/28/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 26.44.100. WSR 15-01-099, § 388-15-069, filed 12/17/14, effective 1/17/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031, 74.04.050, and chapter 26.44 RCW. WSR 02-15-098 and 02-17-045, § 388-15-069, filed 7/16/02 and 8/14/02, effective 2/10/03.]