# RCW 74.34.040: RCW 74.34.040: Reports—Contents—Identity confidential

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T74_C34_S040

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 74.34.040
- **Heading:** RCW 74.34.040: Reports—Contents—Identity confidential
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 74 / Chapter 34 / Section 040

## Text

The reports made under *RCW 74.34.030 shall contain the following information if known: (1) Identification of the vulnerable adult; (2) The nature and extent of the suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment; (3) Evidence of previous abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment; (4) The name and address of the person making the report; and (5) Any other helpful information. Unless there is a judicial proceeding or the person consents, the identity of the person making the report is confidential.

## 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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