Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 74.13.520 (2026)

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Except as it applies directly to the cause of the abuse or neglect of the child and any actions taken by the department in response to reports of abuse or neglect of the child, nothing in RCW 74.13.500 through 74.13.515 is deemed to authorize the release or disclosure of the substance or content of any psychological, psychiatric, therapeutic, clinical, or medical reports, evaluations, or like materials, or information pertaining to the child or the child's family.

[ 1997 c 305 s 6.]

Notes:

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

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2001–2001 · leading case: In re the Dependency of Q.L.M., 20 P.3d 465 (Wash. Ct. App. 2001).

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In re the Dependency of Q.L.M., 20 P.3d 465 (Wash. Ct. App. 2001). “’s counsel conceded at oral argument that the statute requiring reporting crimes against children, RCW 26.”

Dependency of QLM v. DSHS, 20 P.3d 465 (Wash. Ct. App. 2001). “'s counsel conceded at oral argument that the statute requiring reporting crimes against children, RCW 26.44.030, operates as an exception to the statutory policy of confidentiality in dependency cases.”

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