The department or its contractors may provide child welfare services pursuant to a deferred prosecution plan ordered under chapter 10.05 RCW. Child welfare services provided under this chapter pursuant to a deferred prosecution order may not be construed to prohibit the department from providing services or undertaking proceedings pursuant to chapter 13.34 or 26.44 RCW.

[2002 c 219 § 13.]

NOTES:

     Intent -- Finding -- 2002 c 219: See note following RCW 9A.42.037.