Title 2 — Title 2 COURTS OF RECORD
27 chapters · 395 sections in this title.
RCW 2.72.005 Intent.
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(1) In establishing an office of public guardianship and conservatorship, the legislature intends to promote the availability of guardianship, conservatorship, and alternate services that provide support for decision making for individuals who need them and for whom adequate serv…
RCW 2.72.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Agent" means a person granted authority to act for a principal under a power of attorney.(2) "Contract service provider" means a public guardian or public conservator …
RCW 2.72.020 Office of public guardianship and conservatorship created—Appointment of public guardianship and conservatorship administrator.
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(1) There is created an office of public guardianship and conservatorship within the administrative office of the courts.(2) The supreme court shall appoint a public guardianship and conservatorship administrator to establish and administer a public guardianship, public conservat…
RCW 2.72.030 Public guardianship, public conservatorship, decision-making assistance, and estate administration program—Contracts for services—Eligibility criteria and minimum standards of practice—Duties of office—Case-weighting system—Fees.
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The public guardianship and conservatorship administrator is authorized to establish and administer a public guardianship, public conservatorship, decision-making assistance, and estate administration program as follows:(1)(a) The office shall contract with certified professional…
RCW 2.72.040 Waiver of court costs.
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The courts shall waive court costs and filing fees in any proceeding in which an incapacitated person is receiving *public guardianship services funded under this chapter.[ 2007 c 364 s 6.]Notes:*Reviser's note: RCW 2.72.010 was amended by 2020 c 312 s 402, deleting the definitio…
RCW 2.72.050 Administrator may develop rules.
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The public guardianship administrator may develop rules to implement this chapter. The administrator shall request and consider recommendations from the *advisory committee in the development of rules.[ 2007 c 364 s 7.]Notes:*Reviser's note: Section 5, chapter 364, Laws of 2007, …
RCW 2.72.055 Decision-making authority training—Legal community and persons working in long-term care facilities.
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The *office of public guardianship, in partnership with the office of the state long-term care ombuds, must develop and offer training targeted to the legal community and persons working in long-term care facilities regarding the different kinds of decision-making authority, incl…
RCW 2.72.060 Office to provide decision-making assistance services, navigator service, and trainings for decision makers and professional guardians.
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(1) Subject to the availability of funds appropriated for this specific purpose, the office shall contract with public or private entities or individuals to provide decision-making assistance services, prioritizing persons who are:(a) Age 18 or older whose income does not exceed …
RCW 2.72.070 Annual report to legislature.
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(1) By October 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, and in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, the office of public guardianship must submit a report to the legislature regarding the demand for the services provided by the office, barriers to service delivery, and outcomes achieved.(2) T…