Arresting officer, notification by.
RCW 9A.42.039
in effect(1) When a law enforcement officer arrests a person for criminal mistreatment of a child, the officer must notify child protective services. (2) When a law enforcement officer arrests a person for criminal mistreatment of a dependent person other than a child, the officer must notify adult protective services.
(1) When a law enforcement officer arrests a person for criminal mistreatment of a child, the officer must notify child protective services.
(2) When a law enforcement officer arrests a person for criminal mistreatment of a dependent person other than a child, the officer must notify adult protective services.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.42&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026
