Improving coordination of services when criminal mistreatment occurs.
Summary
$ Prohibits the infliction of bodily injury and extreme mental distress by withholding the basic necessities of life.
$ Allows deferred prosecutions for persons charged with criminal mistreatment in the third or fourth degrees.
$ Requires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to prepare a plan for improved coordination of services to families when a family member is charged with criminal mistreatment.
From the Substitute House Bill Analysis (SSB 6648), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
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AN ACT Relating to the improved early coordination of services between the department of social and health services and public safety agencies when allegations of criminal mistreatment are made;