WASHINGTON STATUTES AND CODES

43.235.030 - Domestic violence review panels -- Composition -- Reports.

Domestic violence review panels — Composition — Reports.

(1) Regional domestic violence fatality review panels shall include but not be limited to:

     (a) Medical personnel with expertise in domestic violence abuse;

     (b) Coroners or medical examiners or others experienced in the field of forensic pathology, if available;

     (c) County prosecuting attorneys and municipal attorneys;

     (d) Domestic violence shelter service staff and domestic violence victims' advocates;

     (e) Law enforcement personnel;

     (f) Local health department staff;

     (g) Child protective services workers;

     (h) Community corrections professionals;

     (i) Perpetrator treatment program provider; and

     (j) Judges, court administrators, and/or their representatives.

     (2) Regional domestic violence fatality review panels may also invite other relevant persons to serve on an ad hoc basis and participate as full members of the review team [panel] for a particular review. These persons may include, but are not limited to:

     (a) Individuals with particular expertise helpful to the regional review panel;

     (b) Representatives of organizations or agencies that had contact with or provided services to the homicide victim or to the alleged perpetrator.

     (3) The regional review panels shall make periodic reports to the coordinating entity and shall make a final report to the coordinating entity with regard to every fatality that is reviewed.