16 chapters · 345 sections in this title.
RCW 13.90.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Department" means the department of children, youth, and families. (2) "Guardian" means a person who has been appointed by the court as the guardian of a vulnerable y…
RCW 13.90.020 Petition for guardianship—Requirements.
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(1) A vulnerable youth may petition the court that a vulnerable youth guardianship be established for him or her by filing a petition in juvenile court under this chapter. The proposed guardian must agree to join in the petition, and must receive notice of the petition. (2) To be…
RCW 13.90.030 Petition for guardianship—Hearing.
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(1) At the hearing on a vulnerable youth guardianship petition, both parties, the vulnerable youth and the proposed guardian, have the right to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses. The rules of evidence apply to the conduct of the hearing. (2) A vulnerable youth guardian…
RCW 13.90.040 Order establishing guardianship.
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(1) If the court has made the findings required under RCW 13.90.030, the court shall issue an order establishing a vulnerable youth guardianship for the vulnerable youth. The order shall: (a) Appoint a person to be the guardian for the vulnerable youth; (b) Provide that the guard…