74.13.505 - Disclosure of child welfare records -- Information to be disclosed. - Washington Statutes

Disclosure of child welfare records — Information to be disclosed.

For purposes of RCW 74.13.500, the following information shall be disclosable:

     (1) The name of the abused or neglected child;

     (2) The determination made by the department of the referrals, if any, for abuse or neglect;

     (3) Identification of child protective or other services provided or actions, if any, taken regarding the child named in the report and his or her family as a result of any such report or reports. These records include but are not limited to administrative reports of fatality, fatality review reports, case files, inspection reports, and reports relating to social work practice issues; and

     (4) Any actions taken by the department in response to reports of abuse or neglect of the child.

[1997 c 305 § 3.]

Notes: Conflict with federal requirements -- 1997 c 305: See note following RCW 74.13.500.