Washington SB6023 allows law enforcement to take children into custody without a court order if they believe the child is at imminent risk of harm.

SB6023 amends Washington law to allow law enforcement to take a child into custody without a court order if they believe the child is at imminent risk of harm due to abuse or neglect, including sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, high-potency synthetic opioid exposure, or severe neglect. This authority is granted when obtaining a court order would delay necessary action and result in serious injury to the child. The law also authorizes law enforcement to photograph the child to document their physical condition.

Washington SB6023 allows law enforcement to take children into custody without a court order if they believe the child is at imminent risk of harm.

SB6023 amends Washington law to allow law enforcement to take a child into custody without a court order if they believe the child is at imminent risk of harm due to abuse or neglect, including sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, high-potency synthetic opioid exposure, or severe neglect. This authority is granted when obtaining a court order would delay necessary action and result in serious injury to the child. The law also authorizes law enforcement to photograph the child to document their physical condition.