Arresting officer, notification by.

(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.

[2002 c 219 § 5.]

Notes: Intent -- Finding -- 2002 c 219: See note following RCW 9A.42.037.