An immediate oral report must be made by telephone or otherwise to the proper law enforcement agency or the department and, upon request, must be followed by a report in writing. Such reports must contain the following information, if known:
(1) The name, address, and age of the child;
(2) The name and address of the child's parents, stepparents, guardians, or other persons having custody of the child;
(3) The nature and extent of the alleged injury or injuries;
(4) The nature and extent of the alleged neglect;
(5) The nature and extent of the alleged sexual abuse;
(6) Any evidence of previous injuries, including their nature and extent; and
(7) Any other information that may be helpful in establishing the cause of the child's death, injury, or injuries and the identity of the alleged perpetrator or perpetrators.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 323; 1999 c 176 s 32; 1997 c 386 s 27; 1993 c 412 s 14; 1987 c 206 s 4; 1984 c 97 s 4; 1977 ex.s. c 80 s 27; 1975 1st ex.s. c 217 s 4; 1971 ex.s. c 167 s 2; 1969 ex.s. c 35 s 4; 1965 c 13 s 4.]
Notes:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 ss 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Findings—Purpose—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.
Application—Effective date—1997 c 386: See notes following RCW 13.50.010.
Purpose—Intent—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.