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WA Rev Code § 7.69.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.69 - Crime Victims, Survivors, and Witnesses.|7.69.040 - Representation of incapacitated or incompetent victim.

RCW 7.69.040 Representation of incapacitated or incompetent victim.For purposes of this chapter, a victim who is incapacitated or otherwise incompetent shall be represented by a parent or present legal guardian, or if none exists, by a representative designated by the prosecuting attorney without court appointment or legal guardianship proceedings. Any victim may designate another person as the victim's representative for purposes of the rights enumerated in RCW 7.69.030.[ 1985 c 443 § 4.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1985 c 443: See notes following RCW 7.69.010.
WA Rev Code § 7.69.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.69 - Crime Victims, Survivors, and Witnesses.|7.69.050 - Construction of chapter—Other remedies or defenses.

RCW 7.69.050 Construction of chapter—Other remedies or defenses.Nothing contained in this chapter may be construed to provide grounds for error in favor of a criminal defendant in a criminal proceeding, nor may anything in this chapter be construed to grant a new cause of action or remedy against the state, its political subdivisions, law enforcement agencies, or prosecuting attorneys. The failure of a person to make a reasonable effort to ensure that victims, survivors, and witnesses under this chapter have the rights enumerated in RCW 7.69.030 shall not result in civil liability against that person. This chapter does not limit other civil remedies or defenses of the offender or the victim or survivors of the victim.[ 1985 c 443 § 5.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1985 c 443: See notes following RCW 7.69.010.
WA Rev Code § 7.69A.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.69A - Child Victims and Witnesses.|7.69A.010 - Legislative intent.

RCW 7.69A.010 Legislative intent.The legislature recognizes that it is important that child victims and child witnesses of crime cooperate with law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies and that their assistance contributes to state and local enforcement efforts and the general effectiveness of the criminal justice system of this state. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature by means of this chapter, to insure that all child victims and witnesses of crime are treated with the sensitivity, courtesy, and special care that must be afforded to each child victim of crime and that their rights be protected by law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and judges in a manner no less vigorous than the protection afforded the adult victim, witness, or criminal defendant.[ 1985 c 394 § 1.]NOTES:Reviser's note: "This chapter" has been substituted for "this act" in this section.
WA Rev Code § 7.69A.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.69A - Child Victims and Witnesses.|7.69A.040 - Liability for failure to notify or assure child's rights.

RCW 7.69A.040 Liability for failure to notify or assure child's rights.The failure to provide notice to a child victim or witness under this chapter of the rights enumerated in RCW 7.69A.030 shall not result in civil liability so long as the failure to notify was in good faith and without gross negligence. The failure to make a reasonable effort to assure that child victims and witnesses are afforded the rights enumerated in RCW 7.69A.030 shall not result in civil liability so long as the failure to make a reasonable effort was in good faith and without gross negligence.[ 1985 c 394 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 7.69A.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.69A - Child Victims and Witnesses.|7.69A.050 - Rights of child victims and witnesses—Confidentiality of address—Notice of right—Penalty.

RCW 7.69A.050 Rights of child victims and witnesses—Confidentiality of address—Notice of right—Penalty.At the time of reporting a crime to law enforcement officials and at the time of the initial witness interview, child victims or child witnesses of violent crimes, sex crimes, or child abuse and the child's parents shall be informed of their rights to not have their address disclosed by any law enforcement agency, prosecutor's office, defense counsel, or state agency without the permission of the child victim or the child's parents or legal guardian. The address may be disclosed to another law enforcement agency, prosecutor, defense counsel, or private or governmental agency that provides services to the child. Intentional disclosure of an address in violation of this section is a misdemeanor.[ 1997 c 283 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 7.69B.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.69B - Crime Victims and Witnesses—Dependent Persons.|7.69B.005 - Intent—Finding.

RCW 7.69B.005 Intent—Finding.The legislature recognizes that it is important that dependent persons who are witnesses and victims of crime cooperate with law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies and that their assistance contributes to state and local enforcement efforts and the general effectiveness of the criminal justice system. The legislature finds that the state has an interest in making it possible for courts to adequately and fairly conduct cases involving dependent persons who are victims of crimes. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature, by means of this chapter, to insure that all dependent persons who are victims and witnesses of crime are treated with sensitivity, courtesy, and special care and that their rights be protected by law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and judges in a manner no less vigorous than the protection afforded to other victims, witnesses, and criminal defendants.[ 2005 c 381 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 7.69B.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.69B - Crime Victims and Witnesses—Dependent Persons.|7.69B.010 - Definitions.

RCW 7.69B.010 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Crime" means an act punishable as a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor under the laws of this state or equivalent federal or local law.(2) "Dependent person" has the same meaning as that term is defined in RCW 9A.42.010.(3) "Victim" means a living person against whom a crime has been committed.(4) "Witness" means a person who has been or is expected to be summoned to testify for the prosecution or defense in a criminal action, or who by reason of having relevant information is subject to call or likely to be called as a witness, whether or not an action or proceeding has been commenced.(5) "Family member" means a person who is not accused of a crime and who is an adult child, adult sibling, spouse or domestic partner, parent, or legal guardian of the dependent person.(6) "Advocate" means any person not accused of a crime, including a family member, approved by the witness or victim, in consultation with his or her guardian if applicable, who provides support to a dependent person during any legal proceeding.(7) "Court proceedings" means any court proceeding conducted during the course of the prosecution of a crime committed against a dependent person, including pretrial hearings, trial, sentencing, or appellate proceedings.(8) "Identifying information" means the dependent person's name, address, location, and photograph, and in cases in which the dependent person is a relative of the alleged perpetrator, identification of the relationship between the dependent person and the alleged perpetrator.(9) "Crime victim/witness program" means any crime victim and witness program of a county or local law enforcement agency or prosecutor's office, any rape crisis center's sexual assault victim advocacy program as provided in chapter 70.125 RCW, any domestic violence program's legal and community advocate program for domestic violence victims as provided in chapter 70.123 RCW, or any other crime victim advocacy program which provides trained advocates to assist crime victims during the investigation and prosecution of the crime.[ 2008 c 6 § 405; 2005 c 381 § 2.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
WA Rev Code § 7.69B.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.69B - Crime Victims and Witnesses—Dependent Persons.|7.69B.030 - Testimony—Videotaped depositions.

RCW 7.69B.030 Testimony—Videotaped depositions.(1) The prosecutor or defense may file a motion with the court at any time prior to commencement of the trial for an order authorizing the taking of a videotape deposition for the purpose of preserving the direct testimony of the moving party's witness if that witness is a dependent person.(2) The court may grant the motion if the moving party shows that it is likely that the dependent person will be unavailable to testify at a subsequent trial. The court's finding shall be based upon, at a minimum, recommendations from the dependent person's physician or any other person having direct contact with the dependent person and whose recommendations are based on specific behavioral indicators exhibited by the dependent person.(3) The moving party shall provide reasonable written notice to the other party of the motion and order, if granted, pursuant to superior court criminal rules for depositions.(4) Both parties shall have an opportunity to be present at the deposition and the nonmoving party shall have the opportunity to cross-examine the dependent person.(5) Under circumstances permitted by the rules of evidence, the deposition may be introduced as evidence in a subsequent proceeding if the dependent person is unavailable at trial and both the prosecutor and the defendant had notice of and an opportunity to participate in the taking of the deposition.[ 2005 c 381 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 7.69B.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.69B - Crime Victims and Witnesses—Dependent Persons.|7.69B.040 - Liability for violating chapter—Actions based on other state or federal laws.

RCW 7.69B.040 Liability for violating chapter—Actions based on other state or federal laws.(1) The failure to provide notice to a dependent person of the rights enumerated in this chapter or the failure to provide the rights enumerated shall not result in civil liability so long as the failure was in good faith.(2) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit a party's ability to bring an action, including an action for damages, based on rights conferred by other state or federal law.[ 2005 c 381 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 7.70.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.70 - Actions for Injuries Resulting From Health Care.|7.70.010 - Declaration of modification of actions for damages based upon injuries resulting from health care.

RCW 7.70.010 Declaration of modification of actions for damages based upon injuries resulting from health care.The state of Washington, exercising its police and sovereign power, hereby modifies as set forth in this chapter and in RCW 4.16.350, as now or hereafter amended, certain substantive and procedural aspects of all civil actions and causes of action, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, for damages for injury occurring as a result of health care which is provided after June 25, 1976.[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 56 § 6.]NOTES:Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 56: See note following RCW 4.16.350.
WA Rev Code § 7.70.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.70 - Actions for Injuries Resulting From Health Care.|7.70.020 - Definitions.

RCW 7.70.020 Definitions.As used in this chapter "health care provider" means either:(1) A person licensed by this state to provide health care or related services including, but not limited to, an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner, a physician, osteopathic physician, dentist, nurse, optometrist, podiatric physician and surgeon, chiropractor, physical therapist, psychologist, pharmacist, optician, physician assistant, midwife, osteopathic physician's assistant, nurse practitioner, or physician's trained mobile intensive care paramedic, including, in the event such person is deceased, his or her estate or personal representative;(2) An employee or agent of a person described in part (1) above, acting in the course and scope of his [or her] employment, including, in the event such employee or agent is deceased, his or her estate or personal representative; or(3) An entity, whether or not incorporated, facility, or institution employing one or more persons described in part (1) above, including, but not limited to, a hospital, clinic, health maintenance organization, or nursing home; or an officer, director, employee, or agent thereof acting in the course and scope of his or her employment, including in the event such officer, director, employee, or agent is deceased, his or her estate or personal representative.[ 2019 c 308 § 16; 2010 c 286 § 13; 1995 c 323 § 3; 1985 c 326 § 27; 1981 c 53 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 56 § 7.]NOTES:Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.Intent—2010 c 286: See RCW 18.06.005.Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 56: See note following RCW 4.16.350.
WA Rev Code § 7.70.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.70 - Actions for Injuries Resulting From Health Care.|7.70.030 - Propositions required to be established—Burden of proof.

RCW 7.70.030 Propositions required to be established—Burden of proof.No award shall be made in any action or arbitration for damages for injury occurring as the result of health care which is provided after June 25, 1976, unless the plaintiff establishes one or more of the following propositions:(1) That injury resulted from the failure of a health care provider to follow the accepted standard of care;(2) That a health care provider promised the patient or his or her representative that the injury suffered would not occur;(3) That injury resulted from health care to which the patient or his or her representative did not consent.Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the plaintiff shall have the burden of proving each fact essential to an award by a preponderance of the evidence.[ 2011 c 336 § 250; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 56 § 8.]NOTES:Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 56: See note following RCW 4.16.350.
WA Rev Code § 7.70.068 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.70 - Actions for Injuries Resulting From Health Care.|7.70.068 - Informed consent—May be contained in mental health advance directive.

RCW 7.70.068 Informed consent—May be contained in mental health advance directive.Consent to treatment or admission contained in a validly executed mental health advance directive constitutes informed consent for purposes of this chapter.[ 2003 c 283 § 30.]
WA Rev Code § 7.70.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.70 - Actions for Injuries Resulting From Health Care.|7.70.070 - Attorneys' fees.

RCW 7.70.070 Attorneys' fees.The court shall, in any action under this chapter, determine the reasonableness of each party's attorneys fees. The court shall take into consideration the following:(1) The time and labor required, the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved, and the skill requisite to perform the legal service properly;(2) The likelihood, if apparent to the client, that the acceptance of the particular employment will preclude other employment by the lawyer;(3) The fee customarily charged in the locality for similar legal services;(4) The amount involved and the results obtained;(5) The time limitations imposed by the client or by the circumstances;(6) The nature and length of the professional relationship with the client;(7) The experience, reputation, and ability of the lawyer or lawyers performing the services;(8) Whether the fee is fixed or contingent.[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 56 § 12.]NOTES:Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 56: See note following RCW 4.16.350.Attorneys' fees: Chapter 4.84 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 7.70.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.70 - Actions for Injuries Resulting From Health Care.|7.70.080 - Evidence of compensation from other source.

RCW 7.70.080 Evidence of compensation from other source.Any party may present evidence to the trier of fact that the plaintiff has already been compensated for the injury complained of from any source except the assets of the plaintiff, the plaintiff's representative, or the plaintiff's immediate family. In the event such evidence is admitted, the plaintiff may present evidence of an obligation to repay such compensation and evidence of any amount paid by the plaintiff, or his or her representative or immediate family, to secure the right to the compensation. Compensation as used in this section shall mean payment of money or other property to or on behalf of the plaintiff, rendering of services to the plaintiff free of charge to the plaintiff, or indemnification of expenses incurred by or on behalf of the plaintiff. Notwithstanding this section, evidence of compensation by a defendant health care provider may be offered only by that provider.[ 2006 c 8 § 315; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 56 § 13.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Part headings and subheadings not law—Severability—2006 c 8: See notes following RCW 5.64.010.Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 56: See note following RCW 4.16.350.
WA Rev Code § 7.70.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.70 - Actions for Injuries Resulting From Health Care.|7.70.090 - Hospital governing bodies—Liability—Limitations.

RCW 7.70.090 Hospital governing bodies—Liability—Limitations.Members of the board of directors or other governing body of a public or private hospital are not individually liable for personal injuries or death resulting from health care administered by a health care provider granted privileges to provide health care at the hospital unless the decision to grant the privilege to provide health care at the hospital constitutes gross negligence.[ 1987 c 212 § 1201; 1986 c 305 § 905.]NOTES:Preamble—Report to legislature—Applicability—Severability—1986 c 305: See notes following RCW 4.16.160.
WA Rev Code § 7.70.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.70 - Actions for Injuries Resulting From Health Care.|7.70.110 - Mandatory mediation of health care claims—Tolling statute of limitations.

RCW 7.70.110 Mandatory mediation of health care claims—Tolling statute of limitations.The making of a written, good faith request for mediation of a dispute related to damages for injury occurring as a result of health care prior to filing a cause of action under this chapter shall toll the statute of limitations provided in RCW 4.16.350 for one year.[ 1996 c 270 § 1; 1993 c 492 § 420.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—1993 c 492: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.Short title—Savings—Reservation of legislative power—Effective dates—1993 c 492: See RCW 43.72.910 through 43.72.915.
WA Rev Code § 7.70.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.70 - Actions for Injuries Resulting From Health Care.|7.70.120 - Mandatory mediation of health care claims—Right to trial not abridged.

RCW 7.70.120 Mandatory mediation of health care claims—Right to trial not abridged.RCW 7.70.100 may not be construed to abridge the right to trial by jury following an unsuccessful attempt at mediation.[ 1993 c 492 § 421.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—1993 c 492: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.Short title—Savings—Reservation of legislative power—Effective dates—1993 c 492: See RCW 43.72.910 through 43.72.915.
WA Rev Code § 7.70.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.70 - Actions for Injuries Resulting From Health Care.|7.70.130 - Mandatory mediation of health care claims—Exempt from arbitration mandate.

RCW 7.70.130 Mandatory mediation of health care claims—Exempt from arbitration mandate.A cause of action that has been mediated as provided in RCW 7.70.100 shall be exempt from any superior court civil rules mandating arbitration of civil actions or participation in settlement conferences prior to trial.[ 1993 c 492 § 423.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—1993 c 492: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.Short title—Savings—Reservation of legislative power—Effective dates—1993 c 492: See RCW 43.72.910 through 43.72.915.
WA Rev Code § 7.70.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.70 - Actions for Injuries Resulting From Health Care.|7.70.140 - Medical malpractice closed claim reporting requirements.

RCW 7.70.140 Medical malpractice closed claim reporting requirements.(1) As used in this section:(a) "Claim" has the same meaning as in RCW 48.140.010(1).(b) "Claimant" has the same meaning as in RCW 48.140.010(2).(c) "Commissioner" has the same meaning as in RCW 48.140.010(4).(d) "Medical malpractice" has the same meaning as in RCW 48.140.010(9).(2)(a) For claims settled or otherwise disposed of on or after January 1, 2008, the claimant or his or her attorney must report data to the commissioner if any action filed under this chapter results in a final:(i) Judgment in any amount;(ii) Settlement or payment in any amount; or(iii) Disposition resulting in no indemnity payment.(b) As used in this subsection, "data" means:(i) The date of the incident of medical malpractice that was the principal cause of the action;(ii) The principal county in which the incident of medical malpractice occurred;(iii) The date of suit, if filed;(iv) The injured person's sex and age on the incident date; and(v) Specific information about the disposition, judgment, or settlement, including:(A) The date and amount of any judgment or settlement;(B) Court costs;(C) Attorneys' fees; and(D) Costs of expert witnesses.[ 2006 c 8 § 209.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Part headings and subheadings not law—Severability—2006 c 8: See notes following RCW 5.64.010.