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Criminal mistreatment in the first degree is a class B felony and is punishable by imprisonment of up to ten years and a $20,000 fine.

Jail or prison sentences are very common with child abuse convictions. A misdemeanor conviction may bring a few days, months, or up to a year in jail, while felony convictions can lead to several years in prison. Probation. Probation sentences are often included with less serious child abuse sentences.

Depending on the injury suffered by the child, charges for abandonment range from a class B felony (abandonment in the first degree), to a class C felony (abandonment in the second degree), down to a gross misdemeanor (abandonment in the third degree). “Let My Extensive Experience as a Former Prosecutor Work For You.”

For additional questions, please email the CAN Unit at CANhistorychecks@dcyf.wa.gov or call us at 1-800-998-3898, option 1. For public child welfare agencies seeking CAN information as part of an open CPS or child welfare investigation on the parent(s) or caregiver(s) who previously resided in Washington State.

(4) At the end of six years from the date of the completion of an investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect, the department must destroy records relating to unfounded or inconclusive reports, unless a prior or subsequent founded report has been received regarding the child who is the subject of the report, a ...

RCW 26-44-020 defines abuse and neglect as injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child by any person under circumstances which indicate that the child's health, welfare, and safety is harmed.

RCW 26-44-020 defines abuse and neglect as injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child by any person under circumstances which indicate that the child's health, welfare, and safety is harmed.

General neglect is the negligent failure of a parent/guardian or caretaker to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, or supervision where no physical injury to the child has occurred. Severe neglect refers to those situations of neglect where the child's health is endangered, including severe malnutrition.