(1) The following individuals or entities may refer a child to receiving centers as defined in RCW 7.68.380:
(a) Law enforcement, who shall:
(i) Transport a child eligible for receiving center services to a receiving center; or
(ii) Coordinate transportation with a liaison dedicated to serving commercially sexually exploited children established under RCW 74.14B.070 or a community service provider;
(b) The department of children, youth, and families;
(c) Juvenile courts;
(d) Community service providers;
(e) A parent or guardian; and
(f) A child may self-refer.
(2) Eligibility for placement in a receiving center is children ages twelve through seventeen, of all genders, who have been, or are at risk for being commercially sexually exploited.
[ 2020 c 331 s 3.]
Notes:
Finding—2020 c 331: See note following RCW 7.68.380.