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WA Rev Code § 74.34.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.34 - Abuse of Vulnerable Adults.|74.34.115 - Protection of vulnerable adults—Administrative office of the courts—Standard petition—Order for protection—Standard notice—Court staff handbook.

RCW 74.34.115 Protection of vulnerable adults—Administrative office of the courts—Standard petition—Order for protection—Standard notice—Court staff handbook. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)(1) The administrative office of the courts shall develop and prepare standard petition, temporary order for protection, and permanent order for protection forms, a standard notice form to provide notice to the vulnerable adult if the vulnerable adult is not the petitioner, instructions, and a court staff handbook on the protection order process. The standard petition and order for protection forms must be used after October 1, 2007, for all petitions filed and orders issued under this chapter. The administrative office of the courts, in preparing the instructions, forms, notice, and handbook, may consult with attorneys from the elder law section of the Washington state bar association, judges, the department, the Washington protection and advocacy system, and law enforcement personnel.(a) The instructions shall be designed to assist petitioners in completing the petition, and shall include a sample of the standard petition and order for protection forms.(b) The order for protection form shall include, in a conspicuous location, notice of criminal penalties resulting from violation of the order.(c) The standard notice form shall be designed to explain to the vulnerable adult in clear, plain language the purpose and nature of the petition and that the vulnerable adult has the right to participate in the hearing and to either support or object to the petition.(2) The administrative office of the courts shall distribute a master copy of the standard forms, instructions, and court staff handbook to all court clerks and shall distribute a master copy of the standard forms to all superior, district, and municipal courts.(3) The administrative office of the courts shall determine the significant non-English-speaking or limited English-speaking populations in the state. The administrator shall then arrange for translation of the instructions required by this section, which shall contain a sample of the standard forms, into the languages spoken by those significant non-English-speaking populations, and shall distribute a master copy of the translated instructions to all court clerks by December 31, 2007.(4) The administrative office of the courts shall update the instructions, standard forms, and court staff handbook when changes in the law make an update necessary. The updates may be made in consultation with the persons and entities specified in subsection (1) of this section.(5) For purposes of this section, "court clerks" means court administrators in courts of limited jurisdiction and elected court clerks.[ 2007 c 312 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 74.34.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.34 - Abuse of Vulnerable Adults.|74.34.120 - Protection of vulnerable adults—Hearing.

RCW 74.34.120 Protection of vulnerable adults—Hearing. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)(1) The court shall order a hearing on a petition under RCW 74.34.110 not later than fourteen days from the date of filing the petition.(2) Personal service shall be made upon the respondent not less than six court days before the hearing. When good faith attempts to personally serve the respondent have been unsuccessful, the court shall permit service by mail or by publication.(3) When a petition under RCW 74.34.110 is filed by someone other than the vulnerable adult, notice of the petition and hearing must be personally served upon the vulnerable adult not less than six court days before the hearing. In addition to copies of all pleadings filed by the petitioner, the petitioner shall provide a written notice to the vulnerable adult using the standard notice form developed under RCW 74.34.115. When good faith attempts to personally serve the vulnerable adult have been unsuccessful, the court shall permit service by mail, or by publication if the court determines that personal service and service by mail cannot be obtained.(4) If timely service under subsections (2) and (3) of this section cannot be made, the court shall continue the hearing date until the substitute service approved by the court has been satisfied.(5)(a) A petitioner may move for temporary relief under chapter 7.40 RCW. The court may continue any temporary order for protection granted under chapter 7.40 RCW until the hearing on a petition under RCW 74.34.110 is held.(b) Written notice of the request for temporary relief must be provided to the respondent, and to the vulnerable adult if someone other than the vulnerable adult filed the petition. A temporary protection order may be granted without written notice to the respondent and vulnerable adult if it clearly appears from specific facts shown by affidavit or declaration that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage would result to the vulnerable adult before the respondent and vulnerable adult can be served and heard, or that show the respondent and vulnerable adult cannot be served with notice, the efforts made to serve them, and the reasons why prior notice should not be required.[ 2007 c 312 § 5; 1986 c 187 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 74.34.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.34 - Abuse of Vulnerable Adults.|74.34.130 - Protection of vulnerable adults—Judicial relief.

RCW 74.34.130 Protection of vulnerable adults—Judicial relief. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)The court may order relief as it deems necessary for the protection of the vulnerable adult, including, but not limited to the following:(1) Restraining respondent from committing acts of abandonment, abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation against the vulnerable adult;(2) Excluding the respondent from the vulnerable adult's residence for a specified period or until further order of the court;(3) Prohibiting contact with the vulnerable adult by respondent for a specified period or until further order of the court;(4) Prohibiting the respondent from knowingly coming within, or knowingly remaining within, a specified distance from a specified location;(5) Requiring an accounting by respondent of the disposition of the vulnerable adult's income or other resources;(6) Restraining the transfer of the respondent's and/or vulnerable adult's property for a specified period not exceeding ninety days; and(7) Requiring the respondent to pay a filing fee and court costs, including service fees, and to reimburse the petitioner for costs incurred in bringing the action, including a reasonable attorney's fee.Any relief granted by an order for protection, other than a judgment for costs, shall be for a fixed period not to exceed five years. The clerk of the court shall enter any order for protection issued under this section into the judicial information system.[ 2007 c 312 § 6. Prior: 2000 c 119 § 27; 2000 c 51 § 2; 1999 c 176 § 13; 1986 c 187 § 7.]NOTES:Application—2000 c 119: See note following RCW 26.50.021.Findings—Purpose—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.
WA Rev Code § 74.34.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.34 - Abuse of Vulnerable Adults.|74.34.140 - Protection of vulnerable adults—Execution of protective order.

RCW 74.34.140 Protection of vulnerable adults—Execution of protective order. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)When an order for protection under RCW 74.34.130 is issued upon request of the petitioner, the court may order a peace officer to assist in the execution of the order of protection. A public agency may not charge a fee for service of process to petitioners seeking relief under this chapter. Petitioners must be provided the necessary number of certified copies at no cost.[ 2012 c 156 § 2; 1986 c 187 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 74.34.145 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.34 - Abuse of Vulnerable Adults.|74.34.145 - Protection of vulnerable adults—Notice of criminal penalties for violation—Enforcement under RCW 26.50.110.

RCW 74.34.145 Protection of vulnerable adults—Notice of criminal penalties for violation—Enforcement under RCW 26.50.110. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)(1) An order for protection of a vulnerable adult issued under this chapter, which restrains the respondent or another person from committing acts of abuse, prohibits contact with the vulnerable adult, excludes the person from any specified location, or prohibits the person from coming within a specified distance from a location, shall prominently bear on the front page of the order the legend: VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER WITH ACTUAL NOTICE OF ITS TERMS IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE UNDER CHAPTER 26.50 RCW AND WILL SUBJECT A VIOLATOR TO ARREST.(2) Whenever an order for protection of a vulnerable adult is issued under this chapter and the respondent or person to be restrained knows of the order, a violation of a provision restraining the person from committing acts of abuse, prohibiting contact with the vulnerable adult, excluding the person from any specified location, or prohibiting the person from coming within a specified distance of a location shall be punishable under RCW 26.50.110, regardless of whether the person is a family or household member or intimate partner as defined in RCW 26.50.010.[ 2020 c 29 § 17; 2007 c 312 § 7; 2000 c 119 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 29: See note following RCW 7.77.060.Application—2000 c 119: See note following RCW 26.50.021.
WA Rev Code § 74.34.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.34 - Abuse of Vulnerable Adults.|74.34.150 - Protection of vulnerable adults—Department may seek relief.

RCW 74.34.150 Protection of vulnerable adults—Department may seek relief. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)The department of social and health services, in its discretion, may seek relief under RCW 74.34.110 through 74.34.140 on behalf of and with the consent of any vulnerable adult. When the department has reason to believe a vulnerable adult lacks the ability or capacity to consent, the department, in its discretion, may seek relief under RCW 74.34.110 through 74.34.140 on behalf of the vulnerable adult. Neither the department of social and health services nor the state of Washington shall be liable for seeking or failing to seek relief on behalf of any persons under this section.[ 2007 c 312 § 8; 1986 c 187 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 74.34.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.34 - Abuse of Vulnerable Adults.|74.34.160 - Protection of vulnerable adults—Proceedings are supplemental.

RCW 74.34.160 Protection of vulnerable adults—Proceedings are supplemental. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)Any proceeding under RCW 74.34.110 through 74.34.150 is in addition to any other civil or criminal remedies.[ 1986 c 187 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 74.34.163 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.34 - Abuse of Vulnerable Adults.|74.34.163 - Application to modify or vacate order.

RCW 74.34.163 Application to modify or vacate order. (Effective until January 1, 2022.)Any vulnerable adult who has not been adjudicated fully incapacitated under *chapter 11.88 RCW, or the vulnerable adult's guardian, at any time subsequent to entry of a permanent protection order under this chapter, may apply to the court for an order to modify or vacate the order. In a hearing on an application to dismiss or modify the protection order, the court shall grant such relief consistent with RCW 74.34.110 as it deems necessary for the protection of the vulnerable adult, including dismissal or modification of the protection order.[ 2007 c 312 § 10.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapter 11.88 RCW was repealed in its entirety by 2020 c 312 § 904, effective January 1, 2022.RCW 74.34.163Application to modify or vacate order. (Effective January 1, 2022, until July 1, 2022.)Any vulnerable adult who is subject to a limited guardianship, limited conservatorship, or other protective arrangement under chapter 11.130 RCW, or the vulnerable adult's guardian, conservator, or person acting on behalf of the vulnerable adult under a protective arrangement may[,] at any time subsequent to entry of a permanent protection order under this chapter, apply to the court for an order to modify or vacate the order. In a hearing on an application to dismiss or modify the protection order, the court shall grant such relief consistent with RCW 74.34.110 as it deems necessary for the protection of the vulnerable adult, including dismissal or modification of the protection order.[ 2020 c 312 § 738; 2007 c 312 § 10.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 74.34.165 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.34 - Abuse of Vulnerable Adults.|74.34.165 - Rules.

RCW 74.34.165 Rules.The department may adopt rules relating to the reporting, investigation, and provision of protective services in in-home settings, consistent with the objectives of this chapter.[ 1999 c 176 § 18.]NOTES:Findings—Purpose—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.
WA Rev Code § 74.34.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.34 - Abuse of Vulnerable Adults.|74.34.170 - Services of department discretionary—Funding.

RCW 74.34.170 Services of department discretionary—Funding.The provision of services under RCW * 74.34.030, 74.34.040, 74.34.050, and ** 74.34.100 through 74.34.160 are discretionary and the department shall not be required to expend additional funds beyond those appropriated.[ 1986 c 187 § 10.]NOTES:Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 74.34.030 was repealed by 1999 c 176 § 35.**(2) RCW 74.34.100 was recodified as RCW 74.34.015 pursuant to 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 89, effective July 1, 1995. RCW 74.34.015 was subsequently repealed by 1999 c 176 § 35. RCW 74.34.115 through 74.34.160 were repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.
WA Rev Code § 74.34.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.34 - Abuse of Vulnerable Adults.|74.34.200 - Abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult—Cause of action for damages—Legislative intent.

RCW 74.34.200 Abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult—Cause of action for damages—Legislative intent.(1) In addition to other remedies available under the law, a vulnerable adult who has been subjected to abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect either while residing in a facility or in the case of a person residing at home who receives care from a home health, hospice, or home care agency, or an individual provider, shall have a cause of action for damages on account of his or her injuries, pain and suffering, and loss of property sustained thereby. This action shall be available where the defendant is or was a corporation, trust, unincorporated association, partnership, administrator, employee, agent, officer, partner, or director of a facility, or of a home health, hospice, or home care agency licensed or required to be licensed under chapter 70.127 RCW, as now or subsequently designated, or an individual provider.(2) It is the intent of the legislature, however, that where there is a dispute about the care or treatment of a vulnerable adult, the parties should use the least formal means available to try to resolve the dispute. Where feasible, parties are encouraged but not mandated to employ direct discussion with the health care provider, use of the long-term care ombuds or other intermediaries, and, when necessary, recourse through licensing or other regulatory authorities.(3) In an action brought under this section, a prevailing plaintiff shall be awarded his or her actual damages, together with the costs of the suit, including a reasonable attorneys' fee. The term "costs" includes, but is not limited to, the reasonable fees for a guardian, guardian ad litem, and experts, if any, that may be necessary to the litigation of a claim brought under this section.[ 2013 c 23 § 219; 1999 c 176 § 15; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 85.]NOTES:Findings—Purpose—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.
WA Rev Code § 74.34.205 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.34 - Abuse of Vulnerable Adults.|74.34.205 - Abandonment, abuse, or neglect—Exceptions.

RCW 74.34.205 Abandonment, abuse, or neglect—Exceptions.(1) Any vulnerable adult who relies upon and is being provided spiritual treatment in lieu of medical treatment in accordance with the tenets and practices of a well-recognized religious denomination may not for that reason alone be considered abandoned, abused, or neglected.(2) Any vulnerable adult may not be considered abandoned, abused, or neglected under this chapter by any health care provider, facility, facility employee, agency, agency employee, or individual provider who participates in good faith in the withholding or withdrawing of life-sustaining treatment from a vulnerable adult under chapter 70.122 RCW, or who acts in accordance with chapter 7.70 RCW or other state laws to withhold or withdraw treatment, goods, or services.[ 1999 c 176 § 16.]NOTES:Findings—Purpose—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.
WA Rev Code § 74.34.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.34 - Abuse of Vulnerable Adults.|74.34.210 - Order for protection or action for damages—Standing—Jurisdiction.

RCW 74.34.210 Order for protection or action for damages—Standing—Jurisdiction. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)A petition for an order for protection may be brought by the vulnerable adult, the vulnerable adult's guardian or legal fiduciary, the department, or any interested person as defined in RCW 74.34.020. An action for damages under this chapter may be brought by the vulnerable adult, or where necessary, by his or her family members and/or guardian or legal fiduciary. The death of the vulnerable adult shall not deprive the court of jurisdiction over a petition or claim brought under this chapter. Upon petition, after the death of the vulnerable adult, the right to initiate or maintain the action shall be transferred to the executor or administrator of the deceased, for recovery of all damages for the benefit of the deceased person's beneficiaries set forth in chapter 4.20 RCW or if there are no beneficiaries, then for recovery of all economic losses sustained by the deceased person's estate.[ 2007 c 312 § 11; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 86.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.
WA Rev Code § 74.34.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.34 - Abuse of Vulnerable Adults.|74.34.220 - Financial exploitation of vulnerable adults—Training—Reporting.

RCW 74.34.220 Financial exploitation of vulnerable adults—Training—Reporting.(1) A financial institution shall provide training concerning the financial exploitation of vulnerable adults to the employees specified in subsection (2) of this section within one year of June 10, 2010, and shall thereafter provide such training to the new employees specified in subsection (2) of this section within the first three months of their employment.(2) A financial institution that is a broker-dealer or investment adviser as defined in RCW 21.20.005 shall provide training concerning the financial exploitation of vulnerable adults to employees who are required to be registered in the state of Washington as salespersons or investment adviser representatives under RCW 21.20.040 and who have contact with customers and access to account information on a regular basis and as part of their job. All other financial institutions shall provide training concerning the financial exploitation of vulnerable adults to employees who have contact with customers and access to account information on a regular basis and as part of their job.(3) The training must include recognition of indicators of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult, the manner in which employees may report suspected financial exploitation to the department and law enforcement as permissive reporters, and steps employees may take to prevent suspected financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult as authorized by law or agreements between the financial institution and customers of the financial institution. The office of the attorney general and the department shall develop a standardized training that financial institutions may offer, or the financial institution may develop its own training.(4) A financial institution may provide access to or copies of records that are relevant to suspected financial exploitation or attempted financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult to the department, law enforcement, or the prosecuting attorney's office, either as part of a referral to the department, law enforcement, or the prosecuting attorney's office, or upon request of the department, law enforcement, or the prosecuting attorney's office pursuant to an investigation. The records may include historical records as well as records relating to the most recent transaction or transactions that may comprise financial exploitation.(5) A financial institution or employee of a financial institution participating in good faith in making a report or providing documentation or access to information to the department, law enforcement, or the prosecuting attorney's office under this chapter shall be immune from criminal, civil, or administrative liability.[ 2010 c 133 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 74.34.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.34 - Abuse of Vulnerable Adults.|74.34.300 - Vulnerable adult fatality reviews.

RCW 74.34.300 Vulnerable adult fatality reviews.(1) The department shall conduct a vulnerable adult fatality review in the event of a death of a vulnerable adult when the department has reason to believe that the death of the vulnerable adult may be related to the abuse, abandonment, exploitation, or neglect of the vulnerable adult, or may be related to the vulnerable adult's self-neglect, and the vulnerable adult was:(a) Receiving home and community-based services in his or her own home or licensed or certified settings, described under chapters 74.39, 74.39A, 18.20, 70.128, and 71A.12 RCW, within sixty days preceding his or her death; or(b) Living in his or her own home or licensed or certified settings described under chapters 74.39, 74.39A, 18.20, 70.128, and 71A.12 RCW and was the subject of a report under this chapter received by the department within twelve months preceding his or her death.(2) When conducting a vulnerable adult fatality review of a person who had been receiving hospice care services before the person's death, the review shall provide particular consideration to the similarities between the signs and symptoms of abuse and those of many patients receiving hospice care services.(3) All files, reports, records, communications, and working papers used or developed for purposes of a fatality review are confidential and not subject to disclosure pursuant to RCW 74.34.095.(4) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.[ 2016 c 172 § 4; 2008 c 146 § 10.]NOTES:Finding—2016 c 172: See note following RCW 43.382.005.Findings—Intent—Severability—2008 c 146: See notes following RCW 74.41.040.