Title 13 — Title 13 JUVENILE COURTS AND JUVENILE OFFENDERS
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 you…
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 guardians…
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 guardia…
RCW 13.90.050 Motion for modification—Motion for appointment of a new guardian.
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(1) The youth may move the court to modify the provisions of a vulnerable youth guardianship order at any time by: (a) Filing with the court a motion for modification and an affidavit setting forth facts supporting the requested modification; and (b) providing notice and a copy o…
RCW 13.90.060 Termination of guardianship.
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(1) The vulnerable youth guardianship terminates on the vulnerable youth's twenty-first birthday.(2) The vulnerable youth may request the termination of the vulnerable youth guardianship at any time. The court shall terminate the vulnerable youth guardianship upon the request of …
RCW 13.90.070 Right to counsel.
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In all proceedings under this chapter to establish, modify, or terminate a vulnerable youth guardianship order, the vulnerable youth and the guardian or prospective guardian have the right to be represented by counsel of their choosing and at their own expense.[ 2017 c 279 s 9.]
RCW 13.90.900 Purpose.
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Existing federal law, 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1101(a)(27)(J), establishes a procedure for classification of abandoned, abused, or neglected youth as special immigrants who have been declared dependent on a juvenile court or legally committed to or placed in the custody of a state agency or…
RCW 13.90.901 Findings—Intent—2017 c 279.
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(1) The legislature finds and declares the following:(a) Washington law grants the superior courts jurisdiction to make judicial determinations regarding the custody and care of youth within the meaning of the federal immigration and nationality act. Pursuant to 8 U.S.C. Sec. 110…