Chapter 9.10
CHILDREN AND MINORS – CRIMES RELATING TO
Sections:
9.10.020 Contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
9.10.030 Leaving children unattended.
9.10.040 Duty to report child abuse and neglect.
9.10.010 Conduct prohibited.
The following state statute, including all future amendments, is adopted by reference:
RCW
9.68A.090 Communicating with a minor for immoral purposes
(Ord. 629 § 1, 1990)
9.10.020 Contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
In all cases when any child is dependent or delinquent as defined in RCW 13.34.030, any person who, by act or omission, encourages, causes, or contributes to the dependency or delinquency of such child, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 629 § 1, 1990)
9.10.030 Leaving children unattended.
It is unlawful for any person having the care, custody and/or control of minor children under the age of 12 years, to leave such children in a parked automobile unattended by an adult over the age of 18 years, while such vehicle is standing upon a street or alley or in a public place. Every person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of leaving children unattended, a misdemeanor. (Ord. 629 § 1, 1990)
9.10.040 Duty to report child abuse and neglect.
The following RCW sections, as currently enacted or as hereafter amended or recodified from time to time, is adopted by this reference and shall be given the same force and effect as if set forth in full:
RCW
26.44.015 Limitations of chapter
26.44.020 Definitions
26.44.030 Reports – Duty and authority to make – Duty of receiving agency – Duty to notify – Case planning and consultation – Penalty for unauthorized exchange of information – Filing dependency petitions – Investigations – Interviews of children – Records – Risk assessment process
26.44.040 Reports – Oral, written – Contents
26.44.060 Immunity from civil or criminal liability – Confidential communications not violated – False report, penalty
26.44.063 Temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction – Enforcement – Notice of modification or termination of restraining order
26.44.067 Temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction – Contents – Notice – Noncompliance – Defense – Penalty
26.44.080 Violation – Penalty
26.44.150 Temporary restraining order restricting visitation for persons accused of sexually or physically abusing a child – Penalty for violating court order
(Ord. 995 § 1, 2023)