{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-70.124.050","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 70.124.050","heading":"Investigations required—Seeking restraining orders authorized.","body":"Upon the receipt of a report concerning the possible occurrence of abuse or neglect, it is the duty of the law enforcement agency and the department to commence an investigation within twenty-four hours of such receipt and, where appropriate, submit a report to the appropriate prosecuting attorney. The local prosecutor may seek a restraining order to prohibit continued patient abuse. In all cases investigated by the department a report to the complainant shall be made by the department.","path":["Title 70","Chapter 70.124"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=70.124.050","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T03:52:57Z","sha256":"1ab7a10793240a4ed32edc91a625f57b9c1360d5d9ca7d3ef36fb649d7ac0df2","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-70.124.040","next":"us-wa/rcw-70.124.060"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}