RCW 70.124.050
Investigations required—Seeking restraining orders authorized.
Upon the receipt of a report concerning the possible occurrence of abuse or neglect, it is the duty of the law enforcement agency and the department to commence an investigation within twenty-four hours of such receipt and, where appropriate, submit a report to the appropriate prosecuting attorney. The local prosecutor may seek a restraining order to prohibit continued patient abuse. In all cases investigated by the department a report to the complainant shall be made by the department.
[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 24; 1979 ex.s. c 228 § 5.]
NOTES:
Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 41: See note following RCW 26.09.060.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 70.124 - Abuse of Patients.
70.124.010 - Legislative findings.
70.124.030 - Reports of abuse or neglect.
70.124.040 - Reports to department or law enforcement agency—Action required.
70.124.050 - Investigations required—Seeking restraining orders authorized.
70.124.060 - Liability of persons making reports.
70.124.070 - Failure to report is gross misdemeanor.
70.124.080 - Department reports of abused or neglected patients.
70.124.090 - Publicizing objectives.
70.124.100 - Retaliation against whistleblowers and residents—Remedies—Rules.