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RCW 13.34.030 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Abandoned" means when the child's parent, guardian, or other custodian has expressed, either by statement or conduct, an intent to forego, for an extended period, par…
RCW 13.34.035 Standard court forms—Rules—Administrative office of the courts to develop and establish—Failure to use or follow—Distribution.
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(1) The administrative office of the courts shall develop standard court forms and format rules for mandatory use by parties in dependency matters commenced under this chapter or chapter 26.44 RCW. Forms shall be developed not later than November 1, 2009, and the mandatory use re…
RCW 13.34.040 Petition to court to deal with dependent child—Application of federal Indian child welfare act.
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(1) Any person may file with the clerk of the superior court a petition showing that there is within the county, or residing within the county, a dependent child and requesting that the superior court deal with such child as provided in this chapter. There shall be no fee for fil…
RCW 13.34.045 Educational liaison—Identification.
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(1) The department must identify an educational liaison for youth in grades six through twelve who are subject to a proceeding under this chapter and who meet one of the following requirements: (a) All parental rights have been terminated; (b) Parents are unavailable because of i…