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12.16.030 | Attachment for nonappearance. | Whenever it shall appear to the satisfaction of the justice, by proof made before him or her, that any person, duly subpoenaed to appear before him or her in an action, shall have failed, without a just cause, to attend as a witness, in conformity to such subpoena, and the party in whose behalf such subpoena was issued... |
12.16.040 | Service of attachment—Fees. | Every such attachment may be directed to any sheriff or constable of the county in which the justice resides, and shall be executed in the same manner as a warrant; and the fees of the officer for issuing and serving the same shall be paid by the person against whom the same was issued, unless he or she show reasonable... |
12.16.050 | Damages for nonappearance. | Every person subpoenaed as aforesaid, and neglecting to appear, shall also be liable to the party in whose behalf he or she may have been subpoenaed, for all damages which such party may have sustained by reason of his or her nonappearance: PROVIDED, That such witness had the fees allowed for mileage and one day's atte... |
12.16.060 | Party to action as adverse witness. | A party to an action may be examined as a witness, at the instance of the adverse party, and for that purpose may be compelled in the same manner, and subject to the same rules of examination, as any other witness, to testify at the trial, or appear and have his or her deposition taken.
[ 2010 c 8 s 3031 ; Code 1881 s ... |
12.16.070 | Testimony of party may be rebutted. | The examination of a party thus taken, may be rebutted by adverse testimony.
[Code 1881 s 1875; 1873 p 371 s 174 ; 1854 p 234 s 63 ; RRS s 1904.] |
12.16.080 | Procedure on party's refusal to testify. | If a party refuse to attend and testify at the trial, or give his or her deposition before trial, when required, his or her complaint, answer or reply, may be stricken out, and judgment taken against him or her.
[ 2010 c 8 s 3032 ; Code 1881 s 1876; 1873 p 371 s 175 ; 1854 p 234 s 64 ; RRS s 1905.]
Penalty for failure ... |
12.16.090 | Examination of party in his or her own behalf. | A party examined by an adverse party may be examined on his or her own behalf, in respect to any matter pertinent to the issue. But if he or she testify to any new matter, not responsive to the inquiries put to him or her by the adverse party, or necessary to qualify or explain his or her answer thereto, or to discharg... |
12.20.010 | Judgment of dismissal. | Judgment that the action be dismissed, without prejudice to a new action, may be entered, with costs, in the following cases: (1) When the plaintiff voluntarily dismisses the action before it is finally submitted. (2) When he or she fails to appear at the time specified in the notice, upon continuance, or within one ho... |
12.20.020 | Judgment by default. | When the defendant fails to appear and plead at the time specified in the notice, or within one hour thereafter, judgment shall be given as follows: (1) When the defendant has been served with a true copy of the complaint, judgment shall be given without further evidence for the sum specified therein; (2) In other case... |
12.20.030 | Judgment on merits. | Upon the verdict of a jury, the justice shall immediately render judgment thereon. When the trial is by the justice, judgment shall be entered within three days after the close of the trial.
[ 1957 c 89 s 13 ; Code 1881 s 1783; 1873 p 350 s 82 ; 1854 p 237 s 83 ; RRS s 1859.] |
12.20.040 | Tender—Effect of, on judgment. | If the defendant, at any time before the trial, offer in writing to allow judgment to be taken against him or her for a specified sum, the plaintiff may immediately have judgment therefor, with costs then accrued; but if he or she do not accept such offer before the trial, and fail to recover on the trial of the action... |
12.20.050 | Setoff—Limitation of judgment. | When the setoff of the defendant proved shall exceed the claim of the plaintiff, and such excess in amount exceed the jurisdiction of a justice of the peace, the court shall allow such amount as is necessary to cancel the plaintiff's claim, and give the defendant a judgment for costs; but in such case, the court shall ... |
12.20.060 | Judgment for costs—Attorney's fee—Costs in civil actions for the recovery of money only. | (1) When the prevailing party in district court is entitled to recover costs as authorized in RCW 4.84.010 in a civil action, the judge shall add the amount thereof to the judgment; in case of failure of the plaintiff to recover or of dismissal of the action, the judge shall enter up a judgment in favor of the defendan... |
12.20.070 | Proceedings where title to land is involved. | If it appear on the trial of any cause before a justice of the peace, from the evidence of either party, that the title to lands is in question, which title shall be disputed by the other, the justice shall immediately make an entry thereof in his or her docket, and cease all further proceedings in the cause, and shall... |
12.28.005 | Chapter7.64RCW available to plaintiff in action to recover possession of personal property. | The plaintiff in an action to recover the possession of personal property may claim and obtain the immediate delivery of the property, after a hearing, as provided in chapter 7.64 RCW.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 132 s 8 .] |
12.36.010 | Appeal in small claims action authorized. | Any person wishing to appeal a judgment or decision in a small claims action may, in person or by his or her agent, appeal to the superior court of the county where the judgment was rendered or decision made: PROVIDED, There shall be no appeal allowed unless the amount in controversy, exclusive of costs, exceeds two hu... |
12.36.020 | Appeal—Procedure—Notice filing—Fee—Bond or undertaking—Service—Costs of record preparation. | (1) To appeal a judgment or decision in a small claims action, an appellant shall file a notice of appeal in the district court, pay the statutory superior court filing fee, post the required bond or undertaking, and serve a copy of the notice of appeal on all parties of record within thirty days after the judgment is ... |
12.36.030 | Stay of proceedings—Procedures—Return of property upon stay—Enforcement upon denial. | When an appeal and any necessary bond or undertaking are properly filed in superior court pursuant to RCW 12.36.020 (3), the appellant may move in superior court to stay all further proceedings in the district court. If the stay is granted, all further proceedings in district court on the judgment shall be suspended. I... |
12.36.050 | Certification of record by district court—Transmittal to superior court—Powers of superior court upon transmittal. | (1) Within fourteen days after a small claims appeal has been filed in superior court by the clerk of the district court pursuant to RCW 12.36.020 (3), the complete record as defined in subsection (2) of this section shall be made and certified by the clerk of the district court to be correct. The clerk shall then imme... |
12.36.055 | Trial of an appeal from small claims judgment. | (1) The appeal from a small claims judgment or decision shall be de novo upon the record of the case, as entered by the district court. (2) Any cases heard in superior court pursuant to this section may be heard by a duly appointed commissioner. As used in this chapter "judge" includes any duly appointed commissioner.
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12.36.080 | No dismissal for defective bond—Notice. | No appeal under this chapter shall be dismissed on account of any defect in the bond on appeal, if, within ten days of notice to appellant of such defect, the appellant executes and files in the court currently possessed of the cause such bond as should have been executed at the time of taking the appeal, and pay all c... |
12.36.090 | Judgment against appellant and sureties. | In all cases of appeal to the superior court under this chapter, if the judgment is against the appellant, in whole or in part, such judgment shall be rendered against the appellant and his or her sureties on the bond on appeal.
[ 1997 c 352 s 13 ; 1929 c 58 s 8 ; RRS s 1918. Prior: Code 1881 s 1867; 1873 p 369 s 166 ;... |
12.40.010 | Department authorized—Jurisdictional amount. | (1) In every district court there shall be created and organized by the court a department to be known as the "small claims department of the district court." The small claims department shall have jurisdiction, but not exclusive, in cases for the recovery of money only if the amount claimed does not exceed: (a) Ten th... |
12.40.020 | Action—Commencement—Fee. | A small claims action shall be commenced by the plaintiff filing a claim, in the form prescribed by RCW 12.40.050 , in the small claims department. A filing fee of thirty-five dollars plus any surcharge authorized by RCW 7.75.035 shall be paid when the claim is filed. Any party filing a counterclaim, cross-claim, or th... |
12.40.025 | Transfer of action to small claims department. | A defendant in a district court proceeding in which the claim is within the jurisdictional amount for the small claims department may in accordance with court rules transfer the action to the small claims department. In the event of such a transfer the provisions of RCW 12.40.070 shall not be applicable if the plaintif... |
12.40.027 | Removal to superior court—Restrictions—Simultaneous maintenance of claims—Joinder of claims on appeal. | RCW 4.14.010 regarding removal of actions to superior court shall not apply to cases originally filed in small claims court, or transferred to the small claims court pursuant to RCW 12.40.025 . No defendant or third party defendant may remove a small claims case from small claims court as a matter of right by merely fi... |
12.40.030 | Setting case for hearing—Notice—Time of trial. | Upon filing of a claim, the court shall set a time for hearing on the matter. The court shall issue a notice of the claim which shall be served upon the defendant to notify the defendant of the hearing date. A trial need not be held at the first hearing, if dispute resolution services are offered instead of trial, or l... |
12.40.040 | Service of notice of claim—Fee. | The notice of claim may be served either as provided for the service of summons or complaint and notice in civil actions as described in RCW 4.28.080 or by registered or certified mail if a return receipt with the signature of the party being served is filed with the court. No other legal document or process is to be s... |
12.40.045 | Recovery of fees as court costs. | In the event persons other than the sheriff or duly appointed deputies charge a fee for services in excess of the fees allowed under RCW 36.18.040 , the prevailing party incurring such charges shall be entitled to recover as court costs only the amount of the fees for such services as provided in RCW 36.18.040 .
[ 1981... |
12.40.050 | Requisites of claim. | A claim filed in the small claims department shall contain: (1) The name and address of the plaintiff; (2) a sworn statement, in brief and concise form, of the nature and amount of the claim and when the claim accrued; and (3) the name and residence of the defendant, if known to the plaintiff, for the purpose of servin... |
12.40.060 | Requisites of notice. | The notice of claim directed to the defendant shall contain: (1) The name and address of the plaintiff; (2) a brief and concise statement of the nature and amount of the claim; (3) a statement directing and requiring defendant to appear personally in the small claims department at a time certain, which shall not be les... |
12.40.070 | Verification of claim. | A claim must be verified by the real claimant, and no claim shall be filed or prosecuted in the small claims department by the assignee of the claim.
[ 1984 c 258 s 64 ; 1919 c 187 s 7 ; RRS s 1777-7.]
Court Improvement Act of 1984 — Effective dates — Severability — Short title — 1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.3... |
12.40.080 | Hearing. | (1) No attorney-at-law, legal paraprofessional, nor any person other than the plaintiff and defendant, shall appear or participate with the prosecution or defense of litigation in the small claims department without the consent of the judicial officer hearing the case. A corporation may not be represented by an attorne... |
12.40.090 | Informal pleadings. | A formal pleading, other than the claim and notice, shall not be necessary to define the issue between the parties. The hearing and disposition of the actions shall be informal, with the sole object of dispensing speedy and quick justice between the litigants. An attachment, garnishment or execution shall not issue fro... |
12.40.100 | Payment of monetary judgment. | If a monetary judgment or order is entered, it shall be the judgment debtor's duty to pay the judgment upon such terms and conditions as the judge shall prescribe. If the judgment is not paid to the prevailing party at the time the judgment is entered and the judgment debtor is present in court, the court may order a p... |
12.40.105 | Increase of judgment for costs and interest—Entry of judgment. | (1) Upon the judge's entry of judgment in a small claims action, the judgment is certified as a district court civil judgment and shall be increased by: (a) The amount specified in RCW 36.18.012 (2); (b) any post judgment interest provided for in RCW 4.56.110 and 19.52.020 ; and (c) any other costs incurred by the prev... |
12.40.120 | Appeals—Setting aside judgments. | No appeal shall be permitted from a judgment of the small claims department of the district court where the amount claimed was less than two hundred fifty dollars. No appeal shall be permitted by a party who requested the exercise of jurisdiction by the small claims department where the amount claimed by that party was... |
12.40.130 | Satisfaction of judgment—Filing. | If the prevailing party receives payment of the judgment, the prevailing party shall file a satisfaction of such judgment with all courts in which the judgment was filed. If the prevailing party fails to file proof of satisfaction of the judgment, the party paying the judgment may file such notice with all courts in wh... |
12.40.800 | Small claims informational brochure—Preparation and distribution. | The administrator for the courts and the district and municipal court judges' association shall prepare a model small claims informational brochure and distribute the model brochure to all small claims departments in the state. This brochure may be modified as necessary by each small claims department and shall be made... |
13.04.005 | Short title. | This chapter shall be known as the "basic juvenile court act".
[ 1977 ex.s. c 291 s 1 .]
Effective dates — 1977 ex.s. c 291: "Section 57 of this 1977 amendatory act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, the support of state government and its existing public institutions, a... |
13.04.011 | Definitions. | For purposes of this title: (1) "Adjudication" has the same meaning as "conviction" in RCW 9.94A.030 , but only for the purposes of sentencing under chapter 9.94A RCW; (2) "Court" when used without further qualification means the juvenile court judge(s) or commissioner(s); (3) "Custodian" means that person who has the ... |
13.04.021 | Juvenile court—How constituted—Cases tried without jury. | (1) The juvenile court shall be a division of the superior court. In judicial districts having more than one judge of the superior court, the judges of such court shall annually assign one or more of their number to the juvenile court division. In any judicial district having a court commissioner, the court commissione... |
13.04.030 | Juvenile court—Exclusive original jurisdiction—Exceptions. | (1) Except as provided in this section, the juvenile courts in this state shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over all proceedings: (a) Under the interstate compact on placement of children as provided in chapter 26.34 RCW; (b) Relating to children alleged or found to be dependent as provided in chapter 26.44 RC... |
13.04.033 | Appeal of court order—Procedure—Priority, when. | (1) Any person aggrieved by a final order of the court may appeal the order as provided by this section. All appeals in matters other than those related to commission of a juvenile offense shall be taken in the same manner as in other civil cases. Except as otherwise provided in this title, all appeals in matters relat... |
13.04.035 | Administrator of juvenile court, probation counselor, and detention services—Appointment. | Juvenile court shall be administered by the superior court, except that by local court rule and agreement with the legislative authority of the county this service may be administered by the legislative authority of the county. Juvenile probation counselor and detention services shall be administered by the superior co... |
13.04.037 | Administrator—Adoption of standards for detention facilities for juveniles—Revision and inspection. | The administrator shall after consultation with the state planning agency established under Title II of the federal juvenile justice and delinquency prevention act of 1974 (P.L. No. 93-415; 42 U.S.C. 5611 et seq.) following a public hearing, and after approval of the body responsible for administering the juvenile cour... |
13.04.040 | Administrator—Appointment of probation counselors and persons in charge of detention facilities—Powers and duties, compensation—Collection of fines. | The administrator shall, in any county or judicial district in the state, appoint or designate one or more persons of good character to serve as probation counselors during the pleasure of the administrator. The probation counselor shall: (1) Receive and examine referrals to the juvenile court for the purpose of consid... |
13.04.043 | Administrator—Obtaining interpreters. | The administrator of juvenile court shall obtain interpreters as needed consistent with the intent and practice of chapter 2.43 RCW, to enable youth with limited English proficiency and their families to participate in detention, probation, or court proceedings and programs.
[ 2025 c 55 s 13 ; 1993 c 415 s 6 .]
Intent ... |
13.04.047 | Administrator or staff—Health and dental examination and care—Consent. | (1) The administrator of the juvenile court or authorized staff may consent as provided in this section to the provision of health and dental examinations and care, and necessary treatment for medical and dental conditions requiring prompt attention, for juveniles lawfully detained at or sentenced to a detention facili... |
13.04.050 | Expenses of probation officers. | The probation officers, and assistant probation officers, and deputy probation officers in all counties of the state shall be allowed such necessary incidental expenses as may be authorized by the judge of the juvenile court, and the same shall be a charge upon the county in which the court appointing them has jurisdic... |
13.04.093 | Hearings—Duties of prosecuting attorney or attorney general. | It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney to act in proceedings relating to the commission of a juvenile offense as provided in RCW 13.40.070 and 13.40.090 and in proceedings as provided in chapter 71.34 RCW. It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney to handle delinquency cases under chapter 13.24 RCW and... |
13.04.116 | Juvenile not to be confined in jail or holding facility for adults, exceptions—Enforcement. | (1) A juvenile shall not be confined in a jail or holding facility for adults, except: (a) For a period not exceeding twenty-four hours excluding weekends and holidays and only for the purpose of an initial court appearance in a county where no juvenile detention facility is available, a juvenile may be held in an adul... |
13.04.135 | Establishment of house or room of detention. | Counties containing more than fifty thousand inhabitants shall, and counties containing a lesser number of inhabitants may, provide and maintain at public expense, a detention room or house of detention, separated or removed from any jail, or police station, to be in charge of a matron, or other person of good characte... |
13.04.145 | Educational program for juveniles in detention facilities—Application of chapter28A.190RCW. | A program of education shall be provided for by the several counties and school districts of the state for common school-age persons confined in each of the detention facilities staffed and maintained by the several counties of the state under this chapter and chapters 13.16 and 13.20 RCW. The division of duties, autho... |
13.04.155 | Notification to designated recipient of adjudication or conviction—Information exempt from disclosure. | (1) The provisions of this section apply only to persons who: (a) Were adjudicated in juvenile court or convicted in adult criminal court of: (i) A violent offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 ; (ii) A sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 ; (iii) Any crime under chapter 9.41 RCW; or (iv) Unlawful possession or delive... |
13.04.160 | Fees not allowed. | No fees shall be charged or collected by any officer or other person for filing petition, serving summons, or other process under this chapter.
[ 1913 c 160 s 16 ; RRS s 1987-16.] |
13.04.180 | Board of visitation. | In each county, the judge presiding over the juvenile court sessions, as defined in this chapter, may appoint a board of four reputable citizens, who shall serve without compensation, to constitute a board of visitation, whose duty it shall be to visit as often as twice a year all institutions, societies and associatio... |
13.04.240 | Court order not deemed conviction of crime. | An order of court adjudging a child a juvenile offender or dependent under the provisions of this chapter shall in no case be deemed a conviction of crime.
[ 2010 c 150 s 1 ; 1961 c 302 s 16 . Prior: 1913 c 160 s 10, part; RCW 13.04.090 , part.] |
13.04.300 | Juvenile may be both dependent and an offender. | Nothing in chapter 13.04 , 13.06, 13.32A, 13.34, or 13.40 RCW may be construed to prevent a juvenile from being found both dependent and an offender if there exists a factual basis for such a finding.
[ 1983 c 3 s 15 ; 1979 c 155 s 14 .]
Effective date — Severability — 1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011 . |
13.04.450 | Chapters13.04and13.40RCW as exclusive authority for adjudication and disposition of juvenile offenders—Chapter10.22RCW does not apply to proceedings under chapter13.40RCW. | The provisions of chapters 13.04 and 13.40 RCW, as now or hereafter amended, shall be the exclusive authority for the adjudication and disposition of juvenile offenders except where otherwise expressly provided. Chapter 10.22 RCW does not apply to juvenile offender proceedings, including diversion, under chapter 13.40 ... |
13.04.800 | Report to legislature—2021 c 206 ss 2 and 3; 2019 c 322 ss 2-6; 2018 c 162. | (1) The Washington state institute for public policy must: (a) Assess the impact of chapter 162, Laws of 2018, sections 2 through 6, chapter 322, Laws of 2019, and sections 2 and 3, chapter 206, Laws of 2021 on community safety, racial disproportionality, recidivism, state expenditures, and youth rehabilitation, to the... |
13.06.010 | Intention. | It is the intention of the legislature in enacting this chapter to increase the protection afforded the citizens of this state, to require community planning, to provide necessary services and supervision for juvenile offenders in the community when appropriate, to reduce reliance on state-operated correctional institu... |
13.06.020 | State to share in cost. | From any state moneys made available for such purpose, the state of Washington, through the department of children, youth, and families, shall, in accordance with this chapter and applicable departmental rules, share in the cost of providing services to juveniles.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 716 ; 1983 c 191 s 2 ; 1979 c 14... |
13.06.030 | Rules—Standards—"Consolidated juvenile services" defined. | The department of children, youth, and families shall adopt rules prescribing minimum standards for the operation of consolidated juvenile services programs for juvenile offenders and such other rules as may be necessary for the administration of the provisions of this chapter. Consolidated juvenile services is a mecha... |
13.06.040 | Application by county or counties for state financial aid. | Any county or group of counties may make application to the department of children, youth, and families in the manner and form prescribed by the department for financial aid for the cost of consolidated juvenile services programs. Any such application must include a plan or plans for providing consolidated services to ... |
13.06.050 | Conditions for receiving state funds—Criteria for distribution of funds. | No county shall be entitled to receive any state funds provided by this chapter until its application and plan are approved, and unless and until the minimum standards prescribed by the department of children, youth, and families are complied with and then only on such terms as are set forth in this section. In additio... |
13.16.020 | Lack of detention facilities constitutes emergency. | The attention of the legislature having been called to the absence of juvenile detention facilities in the various counties of the state, the legislature hereby declares that this situation constitutes an emergency demanding the invocation by the several counties affected of the emergency powers granted by virtue of RC... |
13.16.030 | Mandatory function of counties. | The construction, acquisition and maintenance of juvenile detention facilities for dependent, wayward and delinquent children, separate and apart from the detention facilities for adults, is hereby declared to be a mandatory function of the several counties of the state.
[ 1945 c 188 s 2 ; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 2004-2.] |
13.16.040 | Counties authorized to acquire facilities and employ adequate staffs. | Boards of county commissioners in the various counties now suffering from a lack of adequate detention facilities for dependent, delinquent and wayward children shall, in the manner provided by law, declare an emergency and appropriate, in the manner provided by law, sufficient funds to meet all demands for adequate ca... |
13.16.050 | Federal or state aid. | In connection with the financing of facilities and the employment of a staff of juvenile officers for dependent, delinquent and wayward children, the various boards of county commissioners affected shall attempt to secure such advances, loans, grants in aid, donations as gifts as may be secured from the federal governm... |
13.16.060 | Statutory debt limits may be exceeded. | Appropriations made under authority and by virtue of RCW 13.16.020 through 13.16.080 and debts incurred by any county in carrying out the provisions of RCW 13.16.020 through 13.16.080 may exceed all statutory limitations otherwise applicable and limiting the debt any county may incur.
[ 1945 c 188 s 5 ; Rem. Supp. 1945... |
13.16.070 | Bonds may be issued without vote of electors. | In order to carry out the provisions of RCW 13.16.020 through 13.16.080 the several counties affected shall utilize any and all methods available to them by law for financing the program authorized by RCW 13.16.020 through 13.16.080 and may fund any and all debts incurred by the issuance of general obligation bonds of ... |
13.16.080 | Allocation of budgeted funds. | In order to carry out the provisions of RCW 13.16.020 through 13.16.080 the board of county commissioners is hereby authorized, any law to the contrary notwithstanding, to allocate any funds that may be available in any item or class of the budget as presently constituted to the fund to be used to carry out the provisi... |
13.16.100 | Motion pictures. | Motion pictures unrated after November 1968 or rated R, X, or NC-17 by the motion picture association of America shall not be shown in juvenile detention facilities or facilities operated by the department of children, youth, and families.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 629 ; 1994 sp.s. c 7 s 807 .]
Effective date — 2017 3rd s... |
13.20.010 | Board of managers—Appointment authorized—Composition. | The judges of the superior court of any county with a population of one million or more are hereby authorized, by majority vote, to appoint a board of managers to administer, subject to the approval and authority of such superior court, the probation and detention services for dependent and delinquent children coming u... |
13.20.020 | Terms of office—Removal—Vacancies. | The nonjudicial members of the board first appointed shall be appointed for the respective terms of one, two, three, and four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified; and thereafter their successors shall be appointed for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. A... |
13.20.030 | Chair—Quorum—Organization—Rules of procedure. | The judicial member of the board shall be the chair thereof; a majority thereof shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business; and the board shall have authority to organize itself in such manner and to establish such rules of procedure as it deems proper for the performance of its duties.
[ 2010 c 8 s 4004... |
13.20.040 | Powers and duties of board. | The juvenile court board of managers shall: (1) Have general supervision and care of all physical structures and grounds connected with the rendition of probation and detention services and power to do everything necessary to the proper maintenance thereof within the limits of the appropriations authorized. (2) Subject... |
13.20.050 | Compensation of members. | No member of the board shall receive any compensation or emolument whatever for services as such board member.
[ 1955 c 232 s 5 .] |
13.20.060 | Transfer of administration of juvenile court services to county executive—Authorized—Advisory board—Procedure. | In addition, and alternatively, to the authority granted by RCW 13.20.010 , the judges of the superior court of any county with a population of one million or more operating under a county charter providing for an elected county executive are hereby authorized, by a majority vote, subject to approval by ordinance of th... |
13.22.005 | Finding—Intent—2020 c 333. | (1) The legislature finds that prolonged isolation for juveniles may cause harm. Prolonged solitary confinement has also been shown as ineffective at reducing behavioral incidents and may increase anxiety and anger in youth. (2) Creating alternative solutions to solitary confinement for juveniles will further protect t... |
13.22.010 | 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) "Detention facility" means: (a) Any detention facility as defined under RCW 13.40.020 ; and (b) Any juvenile correctional facility unde... |
13.22.020 | Juvenile solitary confinement prohibited—Exceptions. | (1) The use of solitary confinement for juveniles in a detention facility or institution is prohibited. (2) A juvenile may only be placed in isolation or room confinement in a detention facility or institution as authorized in this section. (a)(i) Total isolation and room confinement of a juvenile shall be limited in d... |
13.22.030 | Model policy. | (1) The department shall, by July 1, 2021, adopt a model policy prohibiting the use of solitary confinement of juveniles in detention facilities and institutions, with the goal of also limiting the use and duration of isolation and room confinement. In determining the model policy, the department must consult with appr... |
13.22.040 | Reporting requirements for the department. | (1) The department must compile, on a monthly basis until November 1, 2022, the following information with respect to juveniles confined in all state institutions and facilities used for juvenile rehabilitation for whom isolation or room confinement was used in excess of one hour: (a) The number of times isolation and ... |
13.22.050 | Reporting requirements for a county. | (1) A county operating a detention facility must compile, on a monthly basis until November 1, 2022, the following information with respect to the detention facility for whom isolation or room confinement was used in excess of one hour: (a) The number of times isolation and room confinement were used; (b) The circumsta... |
13.22.060 | Information reporting—Data report to the legislature. | (1) Information collected under RCW 13.22.040 (2), 13.22.050 (2), and 13.04.116 (1)(c) must be reported to the department of children, youth, and families by December 1, 2021, and an updated report must be submitted to the department by November 1, 2022. The department must compile the reported data and, in compliance ... |
13.22.900 | Conflict with federal requirements—2020 c 333. | If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements that are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this act is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect to the agencies directly affected, and this finding does not... |
13.24.011 | Execution of compact. | EXECUTION OF THE COMPACT The governor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a compact on behalf of this state with any other state or states legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows. No provision of this compact will interfere with this state's authority to determine policy regarding juvenile... |
13.24.021 | Designation of state council. | Pursuant to the compact created in RCW 13.24.011 , the governor is hereby authorized and empowered to designate a state council as required in Article IX of the compact.
[ 2003 c 180 s 2 .]
Contingent effective date — 2003 c 180: See note following RCW 13.24.011 . |
13.24.030 | Supplementary agreements. | The compact administrator is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into supplementary agreements with appropriate officials of other states pursuant to the compact. In the event that such supplementary agreement shall require or contemplate the use of any institution or facility of this state or require or contempla... |
13.24.035 | Governor authorized and directed to execute supplementary compact—Contents. | (1) The governor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a compact amending and supplementing the interstate compact on juveniles on behalf of this state with any other state or states legally joining therein in the form substantially as set forth in subsection (2) of this section. (2)(a) All provisions and proced... |
13.24.040 | Financial arrangements. | The compact administrator, subject to the approval of the office of financial management, may make or arrange for any payments necessary to discharge any financial obligations imposed upon this state by the compact or by any supplementary agreement entered into thereunder.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 86 s 1 ; 1955 c 284 s 4 .]
Seve... |
13.24.050 | Fees. | Any judge of this state who appoints counsel or guardian ad litem pursuant to the provision of the compact may, in his or her discretion, fix a fee to be paid out of funds available for disposition by the court but no such fee shall exceed twenty-five dollars.
[ 2010 c 8 s 4005 ; 1955 c 284 s 5 .] |
13.24.060 | Responsibilities of state departments, agencies and officers. | The courts, departments, agencies and officers of this state and its subdivisions shall enforce this compact and shall do all things appropriate to the effectuation of its purposes and intent which may be within their respective jurisdictions.
[ 1955 c 284 s 6 .] |
13.24.900 | Short title. | This chapter may be cited as the "uniform interstate compact on juveniles."
[ 1955 c 284 s 7 .] |
13.32A.010 | Legislative findings and intent. | The legislature finds that within any group of people there exists a need for guidelines for acceptable behavior and that, presumptively, the experience and maturity of parents make them better qualified to establish guidelines beneficial to and protective of their children. The legislature further finds that it is the... |
13.32A.015 | At-risk youth services—Intent. | It is the intent of the legislature to: (1) Preserve, strengthen, and reconcile families experiencing problems with at-risk youth; (2) Provide a legal process by which parents who are experiencing problems with at-risk youth can request and receive assistance from juvenile courts in providing appropriate care, treatmen... |
13.32A.020 | Short title. | This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the family reconciliation act.
[ 1990 c 276 s 2 ; 1979 c 155 s 16 .]
Conflict with federal requirements — 1990 c 276: "If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements that are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the st... |
13.32A.030 | Definitions—Regulating leave from semi-secure facility. | As used in this chapter the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) "Abuse or neglect" means the injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, negligent treatment, or maltreatment of a child by any person under circumstances that indicate the child's health, welfare, ... |
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