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WA Rev Code § 13.34.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders|Chapter 13.34 - Juvenile Court Act—Dependency and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship.|13.34.045 - Educational liaison—Identification.

RCW 13.34.045 Educational liaison—Identification.(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 incarceration or other limitations;(c) The court has restricted contact between the youth and parents; or(d) The youth is placed in a behavioral rehabilitative setting and the court has limited the educational rights of parents.(2) If a child is placed in the custody of the department at the shelter care hearing, the department shall recommend the identified educational liaison at the shelter care hearing and all subsequent review hearings for the given case. The purpose of identifying the educational liaison at each hearing during the dependency case is to determine if the identified educational liaison remains appropriate for the case as youth change placements.(3) It is presumed that the educational liaison is the youth's parent. If a youth's parent is not able to serve as the educational liaison, the department must identify another person to act as the educational liaison. It is preferred that the educational liaison be known to the youth and be a relative, other suitable person as described in RCW 13.34.130(1)(b), or the youth's foster parent. Birth parents with a primary plan of family reunification may serve as the educational liaison. The identified educational liaison should be a person committed to providing enduring educational support to the youth. If the department is not able to identify an adult with an existing relationship to the youth who is able to serve as the educational liaison, the court may appoint another adult as the educational liaison, such as the court-appointed special advocate if applicable, but may not appoint the youth's caseworker. In the event that any party disagrees with the department's recommendation, the court shall determine who will serve as the educational liaison based on who is most appropriate and available to act in the youth's educational interest.[ 2013 c 182 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—2013 c 182: See note following RCW 13.34.030.
WA Rev Code § 13.34.046 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders|Chapter 13.34 - Juvenile Court Act—Dependency and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship.|13.34.046 - Educational liaison—Responsibilities—Background checks.

RCW 13.34.046 Educational liaison—Responsibilities—Background checks.(1) Unless otherwise directed by the court, the responsibilities of the educational liaison for a youth subject to a proceeding under this chapter include, but are not limited to, the following:(a) To attend educational meetings and dependency hearings;(b) To meet with local school personnel at regular intervals regarding the youth's educational performance and academic needs;(c) To seek to understand the youth's academic strengths, areas of concern, and future life goals;(d) To advocate for necessary educational services;(e) To join in decision-making processes regarding appropriate school placements, school coursework, personal future, and educational planning;(f) To explore opportunities and barriers for youth to participate in extracurricular activities;(g) To involve youth in educational decisions as developmentally appropriate;(h) To keep all information regarding the youth confidential except as required pursuant to lawful order of a court; and(i) To provide a written or verbal report to the court during each dependency hearing. The report must include information about the youth's educational progress, experience in school, and the educational liaison's and youth's recommendations regarding needed services in school or the community.(2) The educational liaison may serve as the surrogate parent or educational representative under federal law.(3) The educational liaison may have access to all educational records pertaining to the youth involved in the case, without the consent of a parent or guardian of the child, or if the child is under thirteen years of age.(4) The educational liaison is a volunteer and not compensated for services.(5) The educational liaison must complete background checks as required by the department.[ 2013 c 182 § 5.]NOTES:Findings—2013 c 182: See note following RCW 13.34.030.
WA Rev Code § 13.34.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders|Chapter 13.34 - Juvenile Court Act—Dependency and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship.|13.34.055 - Custody by law enforcement officer—Release from liability.

RCW 13.34.055 Custody by law enforcement officer—Release from liability.(1) A law enforcement officer shall take into custody a child taken in violation of RCW 9A.40.060 or 9A.40.070. The law enforcement officer shall make every reasonable effort to avoid placing additional trauma on the child by obtaining such custody at times and in a manner least disruptive to the child. The law enforcement officer shall return the child to the person or agency having the right to physical custody unless the officer has reasonable grounds to believe the child should be taken into custody under RCW 13.34.050 or 26.44.050. If there is no person or agency having the right to physical custody available to take custody of the child, the officer may place the child in shelter care as provided in RCW 13.34.060.(2) A law enforcement officer or public employee acting reasonably and in good faith shall not be held liable in any civil action for returning the child to a person having the apparent right to physical custody.[ 1984 c 95 § 4.]NOTES:Severability—1984 c 95: See note following RCW 9A.40.060.
WA Rev Code § 13.34.067 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders|Chapter 13.34 - Juvenile Court Act—Dependency and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship.|13.34.067 - Shelter care—Case conference—Service agreement.

RCW 13.34.067 Shelter care—Case conference—Service agreement.(1)(a) Following shelter care and no later than thirty days prior to fact-finding, the department shall convene a case conference as required in the shelter care order to develop and specify in a written service agreement the expectations of both the department and the parent regarding voluntary services for the parent.(b) The case conference shall include the parent, counsel for the parent, caseworker, counsel for the state, guardian ad litem, counsel for the child, and any other person agreed upon by the parties. Once the shelter care order is entered, the department is not required to provide additional notice of the case conference to any participants in the case conference.(c) The written service agreement expectations must correlate with the court's findings at the shelter care hearing. The written service agreement must set forth specific services to be provided to the parent.(d) The case conference agreement must be agreed to and signed by the parties. The court shall not consider the content of the discussions at the case conference at the time of the fact-finding hearing for the purposes of establishing that the child is a dependent child, and the court shall not consider any documents or written materials presented at the case conference but not incorporated into the case conference agreement, unless the documents or written materials were prepared for purposes other than or as a result of the case conference and are otherwise admissible under the rules of evidence.(2) At any other stage in a dependency proceeding, the department, upon the parent's request, shall convene a case conference.(3) If a case conference is convened pursuant to subsection (1) or (2) of this section and the parent is unable to participate in person due to incarceration, the parent must have the option to participate through the use of a teleconference or videoconference.[ 2018 c 284 § 5; 2013 c 173 § 1; 2009 c 520 § 23; 2004 c 147 § 1; 2001 c 332 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2004 c 147: "This act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2004 c 147 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 13.34.069 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders|Chapter 13.34 - Juvenile Court Act—Dependency and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship.|13.34.069 - Shelter care—Order and authorization of health care and education records.

RCW 13.34.069 Shelter care—Order and authorization of health care and education records.If a child is placed in the custody of the department of children, youth, and families or other *supervising agency, immediately following the shelter care hearing, an order and authorization regarding health care and education records for the child shall be entered. The order shall:(1) Provide the department or other *supervising agency with the right to inspect and copy all health, medical, mental health, and education records of the child;(2) Authorize and direct any agency, hospital, doctor, nurse, dentist, orthodontist, or other health care provider, therapist, drug or alcohol treatment provider, psychologist, psychiatrist, or mental health clinic, or health or medical records custodian or document management company, or school or school organization to permit the department or other *supervising agency to inspect and to obtain copies of any records relating to the child involved in the case, without the further consent of the parent or guardian of the child;(3) Identify the person who will serve as the educational liaison; and(4) Grant the department or other *supervising agency or its designee the authority and responsibility, where applicable, to:(a) Notify the child's school that the child is in out-of-home placement;(b) Enroll the child in school;(c) Request the school transfer records;(d) Request and authorize evaluation of special needs;(e) Attend parent or teacher conferences;(f) Excuse absences;(g) Grant permission for extracurricular activities;(h) Authorize medications which need to be administered during school hours and sign for medical needs that arise during school hours; and(i) Complete or update school emergency records.Access to records under this section is subject to the child's consent where required by other state and federal laws.[ 2018 c 58 § 72; 2013 c 182 § 4; 2007 c 409 § 2.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The definition for "supervising agency" for chapter 13.34 RCW was deleted by 2018 c 284 § 3.Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.Findings—2013 c 182: See note following RCW 13.34.030.Effective date—2007 c 409: See note following RCW 13.34.096.
WA Rev Code § 13.34.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders|Chapter 13.34 - Juvenile Court Act—Dependency and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship.|13.34.080 - Summons when petition filed—Publication of notice.

RCW 13.34.080 Summons when petition filed—Publication of notice.(1) The court shall direct the clerk to publish notice in a legal newspaper printed in the county, qualified to publish summons, once a week for three consecutive weeks, with the first publication of the notice to be at least twenty-five days prior to the date fixed for the hearing when it appears by the petition or verified statement that:(a)(i) The parent or guardian is a nonresident of this state; or(ii) The name or place of residence or whereabouts of the parent or guardian is unknown; and(b) After due diligence, the person attempting service of the summons or notice provided for in RCW 13.34.070 has been unable to make service, and a copy of the notice has been deposited in the post office, postage prepaid, directed to such person at his or her last known place of residence. If the parent, guardian, or legal custodian is believed to be a resident of another state or a county other than the county in which the petition has been filed, notice also shall be published in the county in which the parent, guardian, or legal custodian is believed to reside.(2) Publication may proceed simultaneously with efforts to provide service in person or by mail, when the court determines there is reason to believe that service in person or by mail will not be successful. Notice shall be directed to the parent, parents, or other person claiming the right to the custody of the child, if their names are known. If their names are unknown, the phrase "To whom it may concern" shall be used, apply to, and be binding upon, those persons whose names are unknown. The name of the court, the name of the child (or children if of one family), the date of the filing of the petition, the date of hearing, and the object of the proceeding in general terms shall be set forth. There shall be filed with the clerk an affidavit showing due publication of the notice. The cost of publication shall be paid by the county at a rate not greater than the rate paid for other legal notices. The publication of notice shall be deemed equivalent to personal service upon all persons, known or unknown, who have been designated as provided in this section.[ 2000 c 122 § 9; 1990 c 246 § 3; 1988 c 201 § 1; 1979 c 155 § 41; 1977 ex.s. c 291 § 36; 1961 c 302 § 4; 1913 c 160 § 7; RRS § 1987-7. Formerly RCW 13.04.080.]NOTES:Severability—1990 c 246: See note following RCW 13.34.060.Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.
WA Rev Code § 13.34.092 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders|Chapter 13.34 - Juvenile Court Act—Dependency and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship.|13.34.092 - Rights under chapter proceedings—Appointment of counsel—Notice.

RCW 13.34.092 Rights under chapter proceedings—Appointment of counsel—Notice.At the commencement of the shelter care hearing the court shall advise the parties of basic rights as provided in RCW 13.34.090 and appoint counsel to the child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian pursuant to RCW 13.34.090 if the parent, guardian, or legal custodian is indigent unless counsel has been retained by the parent, guardian, or legal custodian or the court finds that the right to counsel has been expressly and voluntarily waived in court.[ 2021 c 210 § 3; 2000 c 122 § 6.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2021 c 210: See note following RCW 13.34.090.
WA Rev Code § 13.34.094 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders|Chapter 13.34 - Juvenile Court Act—Dependency and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship.|13.34.094 - Description of services provided to parents.

RCW 13.34.094 Description of services provided to parents.The department shall, within existing resources, provide to parents requesting or participating in a multidisciplinary team, family group conference, case conference, or prognostic staffing information that describes these processes prior to the processes being undertaken.[ 2018 c 284 § 6; 2009 c 520 § 24; 2004 c 147 § 3; 2001 c 332 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—2004 c 147: See note following RCW 13.34.067.
WA Rev Code § 13.34.102 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders|Chapter 13.34 - Juvenile Court Act—Dependency and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship.|13.34.102 - Guardian ad litem—Training—Registry—Selection—Substitution—Exception.

RCW 13.34.102 Guardian ad litem—Training—Registry—Selection—Substitution—Exception.(1) All guardians ad litem must comply with the training requirements established under RCW 2.56.030(15), prior to their appointment in cases under Title 13 RCW, except that volunteer guardians ad litem or court-appointed special advocates may comply with alternative training requirements approved by the administrative office of the courts that meet or exceed the statewide requirements.(2)(a) Each guardian ad litem program for compensated guardians ad litem shall establish a rotational registry system for the appointment of guardians ad litem. If a judicial district does not have a program the court shall establish the rotational registry system. Guardians ad litem shall be selected from the registry except in exceptional circumstances as determined and documented by the court. The parties may make a joint recommendation for the appointment of a guardian ad litem from the registry.(b) In judicial districts with a population over one hundred thousand, a list of three names shall be selected from the registry and given to the parties along with the background information as specified in RCW 13.34.100(3), including their hourly rate for services. Each party may, within three judicial days, strike one name from the list. If more than one name remains on the list, the court shall make the appointment from the names on the list. In the event all three names are stricken the person whose name appears next on the registry shall be appointed.(c) If a party reasonably believes that the appointed guardian ad litem lacks the necessary expertise for the proceeding, charges an hourly rate higher than what is reasonable for the particular proceeding, or has a conflict of interest, the party may, within three judicial days from the appointment, move for substitution of the appointed guardian ad litem by filing a motion with the court.(d) The superior court shall remove any person from the guardian ad litem registry who misrepresents his or her qualifications pursuant to a grievance procedure established by the court.(3) The rotational registry system shall not apply to court-appointed special advocate programs.[ 2005 c 282 § 26; 2000 c 124 § 3; 1997 c 41 § 6; 1996 c 249 § 17.]NOTES:Intent—1996 c 249: See note following RCW 2.56.030.
WA Rev Code § 13.34.107 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders|Chapter 13.34 - Juvenile Court Act—Dependency and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship.|13.34.107 - Guardian ad litem—Ex parte communications—Removal.

RCW 13.34.107 Guardian ad litem—Ex parte communications—Removal.A guardian ad litem or court-appointed special advocate shall not engage in ex parte communications with any judicial officer involved in the matter for which he or she is appointed during the pendency of the proceeding, except as permitted by court rule or statute for ex parte motions. Ex parte motions shall be heard in open court on the record. The record may be preserved in a manner deemed appropriate by the county where the matter is heard. The court, upon its own motion, or upon the motion of a party, may consider the removal of any guardian ad litem or court-appointed special advocate who violates this section from any pending case or from any court-authorized registry, and if so removed may require forfeiture of any fees for professional services on the pending case.[ 2000 c 124 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 13.34.108 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders|Chapter 13.34 - Juvenile Court Act—Dependency and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship.|13.34.108 - Guardian ad litem—Fees.

RCW 13.34.108 Guardian ad litem—Fees.The court shall specify the hourly rate the guardian ad litem may charge for his or her services, and shall specify the maximum amount the guardian ad litem may charge without additional court review and approval. The court shall specify rates and fees in the order of appointment or at the earliest date the court is able to determine the appropriate rates and fees and prior to the guardian ad litem billing for his or her services. This section shall apply except as provided by local court rule.[ 2000 c 124 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 13.34.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders|Chapter 13.34 - Juvenile Court Act—Dependency and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship.|13.34.115 - Hearings—Public excluded when in the best interests of the child—Notes and records—Video recordings.

RCW 13.34.115 Hearings—Public excluded when in the best interests of the child—Notes and records—Video recordings.(1) All hearings shall be public, and conducted at any time or place within the limits of the county, except if the judge finds that excluding the public is in the best interests of the child.(2) Either parent, or the child's attorney or guardian ad litem, may move to close a hearing at any time. If the judge finds that it is in the best interests of the child the court shall exclude the public.(3) If the public is excluded from the hearing, the following people may attend the closed hearing unless the judge finds it is not in the best interests of the child:(a) The child's relatives;(b) The child's foster parents if the child resides in foster care; and(c) Any person requested by the parent.(4) Stenographic notes or any device which accurately records the proceedings may be required as provided in other civil cases pursuant to RCW 2.32.200.(5) Any video recording of the proceedings may be released pursuant to RCW 13.50.100, however, the video recording may not be televised, broadcast, or further disseminated to the public.[ 2003 c 228 § 1; 2000 c 122 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 13.34.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders|Chapter 13.34 - Juvenile Court Act—Dependency and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship.|13.34.125 - Voluntary adoption plan—Consideration of preferences for proposed placement.

RCW 13.34.125 Voluntary adoption plan—Consideration of preferences for proposed placement.In those cases where an alleged father, birth parent, or parent has indicated his or her intention to make a voluntary adoption plan for the child and has agreed to the termination of his or her parental rights, the department shall follow the wishes of the alleged father, birth parent, or parent regarding the proposed adoptive placement of the child, if the court determines that the adoption is in the best interest of the child, and the prospective adoptive parents chosen by the alleged father, birth parent, or parent are properly qualified to adopt in compliance with the standards in this chapter and chapter 26.33 RCW. If the department has filed a termination petition, an alleged father's, birth parent's, or parent's preferences regarding the proposed adoptive placement of the child shall be given consideration.[ 2018 c 284 § 9; 2009 c 520 § 26; 1999 c 173 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—1999 c 173: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1999 c 173 § 4.]