13.90.040 – Order establishing guardianship.
RCW 13.90.040 Order establishing guardianship. (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 guardian shall ensure that […]
13.90.050 – Motion for modification—Motion for appointment of a new guardian.
RCW 13.90.050 Motion for modification—Motion for appointment of a new guardian. (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 […]
13.90.060 – Termination of guardianship.
RCW 13.90.060 Termination of guardianship. (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 the vulnerable youth. The vulnerable youth may also withdraw consent […]
13.90.070 – Right to counsel.
RCW 13.90.070 Right to counsel. 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 § 9.]
13.90.900 – Purpose.
RCW 13.90.900 Purpose. 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 department, or placed under the custody of an […]
13.90.901 – Findings—Intent—2017 c 279.
RCW 13.90.901 Findings—Intent—2017 c 279. (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. 1101(b), the term “child” means an unmarried person […]
13.90.010 – Definitions.
RCW 13.90.010 Definitions. 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 youth in a legal proceeding under this chapter. The […]
13.90.020 – Petition for guardianship—Requirements.
RCW 13.90.020 Petition for guardianship—Requirements. (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 designated […]
13.90.030 – Petition for guardianship—Hearing.
RCW 13.90.030 Petition for guardianship—Hearing. (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 guardianship must be established if the court […]
13.64.060 – Power and capacity of emancipated minor.
RCW 13.64.060 Power and capacity of emancipated minor. (1) An emancipated minor shall be considered to have the power and capacity of an adult, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section. A minor shall be considered emancipated for the purposes of, but not limited to: (a) The termination of parental obligations of financial […]