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26.38.005 – Short title—2022 c 88.

RCW 26.38.005 Short title—2022 c 88. Chapter 88, Laws of 2022 may be known and cited as the uniform unregulated child custody transfer act. [ 2022 c 88 § 101.]

26.38.010 – Definitions.

RCW 26.38.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Child” means an unemancipated individual under 18 years of age. (2) “Child-placing agency” means a person with authority under chapter 74.15 RCW to identify or place a child for adoption. “Child-placing agency” does not include a […]

26.38.020 – Limitation on applicability—2022 c 88.

RCW 26.38.020 Limitation on applicability—2022 c 88. Chapter 88, Laws of 2022 does not apply to custody of an Indian child, as defined in the Indian child welfare act of 1978, 25 U.S.C. Sec. 1903, as amended, to the extent custody is governed by the Indian child welfare act of 1978, 25 U.S.C. Secs. 1901 […]