Legal Question in Family Law in Washington
examinations
can Cps require a child to go through a physical examine if they do not want to
Asked on 2/04/02, 2:58 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gary Preble
Preble Law Firm, P.S.
Re: examinations
You have not given sufficient details to really answer the question, although for the most part, CPS does what it wants to do.
The answer would depend on the age of the child, the accusation, whether a court proceeding (known as a dependency) has been filed, etc.
I am inclined to think the department is not so authorized, absent court order, since there is specific statutory authorization to photograph a child. See RCW 26.44.050 at http://search.leg.wa.gov/wslrcw/RCW%20%2026%20%20TITLE/RCW%20%2026%20.%2044%20%20CHAPTER/RCW%20%2026%20.%2044%20.050.htm.
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Answered on 2/04/02, 3:27 am
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