# RCW 74.34.005: RCW 74.34.005: Findings

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S005

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 74.34.005
- **Heading:** RCW 74.34.005: Findings
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 74 / Chapter 34 / Section 005

## Text

The legislature finds and declares that: (1) Some adults are vulnerable and may be subjected to abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or abandonment by a family member, care provider, or other person who has a relationship with the vulnerable adult; (2) A vulnerable adult may be home bound or otherwise unable to represent himself or herself in court or to retain legal counsel in order to obtain the relief available under this chapter or other protections offered through the courts; (3) A vulnerable adult may lack the ability to perform or obtain those services necessary to maintain his or her well-being because he or she lacks the capacity for consent; (4) A vulnerable adult may have health problems that place him or her in a dependent position; (5) The department and appropriate agencies must be prepared to receive reports of abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of vulnerable adults; (6) The department must provide protective services in the least restrictive environment appropriate and available to the vulnerable adult.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 74.34.005 RCW 74.34.005: Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S005.md)
- [RCW 74.34.020 RCW 74.34.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S020.md)
- [RCW 74.34.025 RCW 74.34.025: Limitation on recovery for protective services and benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S025.md)
- [RCW 74.34.035 RCW 74.34.035: Reports—Mandated and permissive—Contents—Confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S035.md)
- [RCW 74.34.040 RCW 74.34.040: Reports—Contents—Identity confidential.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S040.md)
- [RCW 74.34.050 RCW 74.34.050: Immunity from liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S050.md)
- [RCW 74.34.053 RCW 74.34.053: Failure to report—False reports—Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S053.md)
- [RCW 74.34.063 RCW 74.34.063: Response to reports—Timing—Reports to law enforcement agencies—Notification to licensing authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S063.md)
- [RCW 74.34.067 RCW 74.34.067: Investigations—Interviews—Ongoing case planning—Agreements with tribes—Conclusion of investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S067.md)
- [RCW 74.34.068 RCW 74.34.068: Investigation results—Report—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S068.md)
- [RCW 74.34.070 RCW 74.34.070: Cooperative agreements for services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S070.md)
- [RCW 74.34.080 RCW 74.34.080: Injunctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S080.md)
- [RCW 74.34.090 RCW 74.34.090: Data collection system—Confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S090.md)
- [RCW 74.34.095 RCW 74.34.095: Confidential information—Disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S095.md)

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