(1) If a dependency petition, based on chapter 13.34 RCW, regarding the alleged abuse or neglect has been filed, the administrative hearing must be stayed (postponed) until the superior court has entered an order and findings regarding the dependency petition.

(2) The ALJ must consider any superior court dependency findings and order relating to the alleged abuse or neglect.

(3) If the superior court has entered findings that the alleged perpetrator was the person responsible for the alleged child abuse or neglect, the ALJ must uphold the CPS finding. The ALJ must reiterate the court ruling and incorporate that ruling in the decision issued by the ALJ.