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WA Rev Code § 13.34.132 (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.|13.34.132 - Petition seeking termination of parent-child relationship—Requirements.

RCW 13.34.132 Petition seeking termination of parent-child relationship—Requirements.A court may order that a petition seeking termination of the parent and child relationship be filed if the following requirements are met:(1) The court has removed the child from his or her home pursuant to RCW 13.34.130;(2) Termination is recommended by the department;(3) Termination is in the best interests of the child; and(4) Because of the existence of aggravated circumstances, reasonable efforts to unify the family are not required. Notwithstanding the existence of aggravated circumstances, reasonable efforts may be required if the court or department determines it is in the best interests of the child. In determining whether aggravated circumstances exist by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence, the court shall consider one or more of the following:(a) Conviction of the parent of rape of the child in the first, second, or third degree as defined in RCW 9A.44.073, 9A.44.076, and 9A.44.079;(b) Conviction of the parent of criminal mistreatment of the child in the first or second degree as defined in RCW 9A.42.020 and 9A.42.030;(c) Conviction of the parent of one of the following assault crimes, when the child is the victim: Assault in the first or second degree as defined in RCW 9A.36.011 and 9A.36.021 or assault of a child in the first or second degree as defined in RCW 9A.36.120 or 9A.36.130;(d) Conviction of the parent of murder, manslaughter, or homicide by abuse of the child's other parent, sibling, or another child;(e) Conviction of the parent of trafficking, or promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor when the victim of the crime is the child, the child's other parent, a sibling of the child, or another child;(f) Conviction of the parent of attempting, soliciting, or conspiring to commit a crime listed in (a), (b), (c), or (d) of this subsection;(g) A finding by a court that a parent is a sexually violent predator as defined in RCW 71.09.020;(h) Failure of the parent to complete available treatment ordered under this chapter or the equivalent laws of another state, where such failure has resulted in a prior termination of parental rights to another child and the parent has failed to effect significant change in the interim. In the case of a parent of an Indian child, as defined in RCW 13.38.040, the court shall also consider tribal efforts to assist the parent in completing treatment and make it possible for the child to return home;(i) An infant under three years of age has been abandoned;(j) Conviction of the parent, when a child has been born of the offense, of: (A) A sex offense under chapter 9A.44 RCW; or (B) incest under RCW 9A.64.020.[ 2018 c 284 § 11; 2013 c 302 § 11; 2011 c 309 § 28; 2000 c 122 § 16.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 302: See note following RCW 9.68A.090.
WA Rev Code § 13.34.134 (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.|13.34.134 - Permanent placement of child.

RCW 13.34.134 Permanent placement of child.If reasonable efforts are not ordered under RCW 13.34.132, a permanency planning hearing shall be held within thirty days of the court order to file a petition to terminate parental rights. Reasonable efforts shall be made to place the child in a timely manner in accordance with the permanency plan, and to complete whatever steps are necessary to finalize the permanent placement of the child.[ 2000 c 122 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 13.34.142 (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.|13.34.142 - Current placement episode—Calculation.

RCW 13.34.142 Current placement episode—Calculation.If the most recent date that a child was removed from the home of the parent, guardian, or legal custodian for purposes of placement in out-of-home care occurred prior to the filing of a dependency petition or after filing but prior to entry of a disposition order, such time periods shall be included when calculating the length of the child's current placement episode.[ 2000 c 122 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 13.34.147 (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.|13.34.147 - Case review panel—Creation—Duties.

RCW 13.34.147 Case review panel—Creation—Duties.(1) Within the department's appropriations, the department shall ensure that a case review panel reviews cases involving dependent children where permanency is not achieved for children within eighteen months after being placed in out-of-home care.(2) The case review panel shall be comprised of, at a minimum, a lead social services specialist and either the office of the family and children's ombuds or another external organization with child welfare experience.(3) Beginning September 1, 2018, the panel shall review all cases where, after October 19, 2017, a dependent child reaches eighteen months in out-of-home placement and has not achieved permanency. This review must occur by the child's nineteenth month in out-of-home placement. At each case review, the panel must develop a plan of action, including recommended next steps for the department to take, to achieve permanency.(4) The department is encouraged to convene the case review panel regularly to review other cases involving dependent children as needed to ensure stability and permanency is achieved and length of stay for children in out-of-home placement is reduced.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 20 § 6.]NOTES:Construction—Competitive procurement process and contract provisions—Conflict with federal requirements and Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978—2017 3rd sp.s. c 20: See notes following RCW 74.13.270.
WA Rev Code § 13.34.150 (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.|13.34.150 - Modification of orders.

RCW 13.34.150 Modification of orders.Any order made by the court in the case of a dependent child may be changed, modified, or set aside, only upon a showing of a change in circumstance or as provided in RCW 13.34.120.[ 1993 c 412 § 9; 1990 c 246 § 6; 1977 ex.s. c 291 § 43; 1913 c 160 § 15; RRS § 1987-15. Formerly RCW 13.04.150.]NOTES:Severability—1990 c 246: See note following RCW 13.34.060.Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.
WA Rev Code § 13.34.160 (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.|13.34.160 - Order of support for dependent child.

RCW 13.34.160 Order of support for dependent child.(1) In an action brought under this chapter, the court may inquire into the ability of the parent or parents of the child to pay child support and may enter an order of child support as set forth in chapter 26.19 RCW. The court may enforce the same by execution, or in any way in which a court of equity may enforce its decrees. All child support orders entered pursuant to this chapter shall be in compliance with the provisions of RCW 26.23.050.(2) For purposes of this section, if a dependent child's parent is an unmarried minor parent or pregnant minor applicant, then the parent or parents of the minor shall also be deemed a parent or parents of the dependent child. However, liability for child support under this subsection only exists if the parent or parents of the unmarried minor parent or pregnant minor applicant are provided the opportunity for a hearing on their ability to provide support. Any child support order requiring such a parent or parents to provide support for the minor parent's child may be effective only until the minor parent reaches eighteen years of age.(3) In the absence of a court order setting support, the department may establish an administrative order for support upon receipt of a referral or application for support enforcement services.[ 2004 c 183 § 1; 1997 c 58 § 505; 1993 c 358 § 2; 1987 c 435 § 14; 1981 c 195 § 8; 1977 ex.s. c 291 § 44; 1969 ex.s. c 138 § 1; 1961 c 302 § 7; 1913 c 160 § 8; RRS § 1987-8. Formerly RCW 13.04.100.]NOTES:Effective date—2004 c 183: "This act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2004 c 183 § 6.]Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.Effective date—1987 c 435: See RCW 26.23.900.Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.Good cause exceptions to the establishment and enforcement of child support from parents of children in out-of-home placement: RCW 13.32A.178.
WA Rev Code § 13.34.161 (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.|13.34.161 - Order of support for dependent child—Noncompliance—Enforcement of judgment.

RCW 13.34.161 Order of support for dependent child—Noncompliance—Enforcement of judgment.In any case in which the court has ordered a parent or parents, guardian, or other person having custody of a child to pay support under RCW 13.34.160 and the order has not been complied with, the court may, upon such person or persons being duly summoned or voluntarily appearing, proceed to inquire into the amount due upon the order and enter judgment for that amount against the defaulting party or parties, and the judgment shall be docketed as are other judgments for the payment of money.In such judgments, the county in which the order is entered shall be the judgment creditor, or the state may be the judgment creditor where the child is in the custody of a state agency. Judgments may be enforced by the prosecuting attorney of the county, or the attorney general where the state is the judgment creditor and any moneys recovered shall be paid into the registry of the juvenile court and shall be disbursed to such person, persons, agency, or governmental department as the court finds is entitled to it.Such judgments shall remain valid and enforceable for a period of ten years after the date of entry.[ 2000 c 122 § 22; 1981 c 195 § 9; 1977 ex.s. c 291 § 45; 1961 c 302 § 8; 1955 c 188 § 1. Formerly RCW 13.34.170, 13.04.105.]NOTES:Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.Financial responsibility for costs of detention: RCW 13.16.085.
WA Rev Code § 13.34.165 (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.|13.34.165 - Civil contempt—Grounds—Motion—Penalty—Detention review hearing.

RCW 13.34.165 Civil contempt—Grounds—Motion—Penalty—Detention review hearing.(1) Failure by a party to comply with an order entered under this chapter is civil contempt of court as provided in RCW 7.21.030(2).(2) A motion for contempt may be made by a parent, juvenile court personnel, or by any public agency, organization, or person having custody of the child under a court order entered pursuant to this chapter.(3)(a) Subject to (b) of this subsection, whenever the court finds probable cause to believe, based upon consideration of a motion and the information set forth in a supporting declaration, that a child is missing from care, the court may issue an order directing law enforcement to pick up and return the child to department custody.(b) If the department is notified of the child's whereabouts and authorizes the child's location, the court must withdraw the order directing law enforcement to pick up and return the child to department custody.(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the court's inherent contempt power or curtail its exercise.[ 2019 c 312 § 12; 2019 c 312 § 11; 2000 c 122 § 21; 1998 c 296 § 38; 1996 c 133 § 29; 1989 c 373 § 17; 1985 c 257 § 1]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 312 §§ 4, 8, and 12: See note following RCW 7.21.030.Effective date—Findings—Intent—2019 c 312: See notes following RCW 7.21.080.Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Short title—1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.Findings—Short title—Intent—Construction—1996 c 133: See notes following RCW 13.32A.197.Severability—1985 c 257: "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." [ 1985 c 257 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 13.34.176 (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.|13.34.176 - Violation of alcohol or substance abuse treatment conditions—Hearing—Notice—Modification of order.

RCW 13.34.176 Violation of alcohol or substance abuse treatment conditions—Hearing—Notice—Modification of order.(1) The court, upon receiving a report under RCW 13.34.174(4) or at the department's request, may schedule a show cause hearing to determine whether the person is in violation of the treatment conditions. All parties shall be given notice of the hearing. The court shall hold the hearing within ten days of the request for a hearing. At the hearing, testimony, declarations, reports, or other relevant information may be presented on the person's alleged failure to comply with the treatment plan and the person shall have the right to present similar information on his or her own behalf.(2) If the court finds that there has been a violation of the treatment conditions it shall modify the dependency order, as necessary, to ensure the safety of the child. The modified order shall remain in effect until the party is in full compliance with the treatment requirements.[ 2018 c 284 § 18; 2009 c 520 § 33; 2000 c 122 § 24; 1993 c 412 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 13.34.190 (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.|13.34.190 - Order terminating parent and child relationship—Findings.

RCW 13.34.190 Order terminating parent and child relationship—Findings.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, after hearings pursuant to RCW 13.34.110 or 13.34.130, the court may enter an order terminating all parental rights to a child only if the court finds that:(a)(i) The allegations contained in the petition as provided in RCW 13.34.180(1) are established by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence; or(ii) The provisions of RCW 13.34.180(1) (a), (b), (e), and (f) are established beyond a reasonable doubt and if so, then RCW 13.34.180(1) (c) and (d) may be waived. When an infant has been abandoned, as defined in RCW 13.34.030, and the abandonment has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, then RCW 13.34.180(1) (c) and (d) may be waived; or(iii) The allegation under *RCW 13.34.180(2) is established beyond a reasonable doubt. In determining whether RCW 13.34.180(1) (e) and (f) are established beyond a reasonable doubt, the court shall consider whether one or more of the aggravated circumstances listed in RCW 13.34.132 exist; or(iv) The allegation under *RCW 13.34.180(3) is established beyond a reasonable doubt; and(b) Such an order is in the best interests of the child.(2) The provisions of chapter 13.38 RCW must be followed in any proceeding under this chapter for termination of the parent-child relationship of an Indian child as defined in RCW 13.38.040.[ 2011 c 309 § 30; 2010 c 288 § 2; 2000 c 122 § 26; 1998 c 314 § 5; 1993 c 412 § 3; 1992 c 145 § 15; 1990 c 284 § 33; 1979 c 155 § 48; 1977 ex.s. c 291 § 47.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 13.34.180 was amended by 2013 c 173 § 4, changing subsections (2) and (3) to subsections (3) and (4), respectively.Finding—Effective date—1990 c 284: See notes following RCW 74.13.250.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 § 13.34.200 (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.|13.34.200 - Order terminating parent and child relationship—Rights of parties when granted.

RCW 13.34.200 Order terminating parent and child relationship—Rights of parties when granted.(1) Upon the termination of parental rights pursuant to RCW 13.34.180, all rights, powers, privileges, immunities, duties, and obligations, including any rights to custody, control, visitation, or support existing between the child and parent shall be severed and terminated and the parent shall have no standing to appear at any further legal proceedings concerning the child, except as provided in RCW 13.34.215: PROVIDED, That any support obligation existing prior to the effective date of the order terminating parental rights shall not be severed or terminated. The rights of one parent may be terminated without affecting the rights of the other parent and the order shall so state.(2) An order terminating the parent and child relationship shall not disentitle a child to any benefit due the child from any third person, agency, state, or the United States, nor shall any action under this chapter be deemed to affect any rights and benefits that an Indian child derives from the child's descent from a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe.(3) An order terminating the parent-child relationship shall include a statement addressing the status of the child's sibling relationships and the nature and extent of sibling placement, contact, or visits.[ 2007 c 413 § 2; 2003 c 227 § 7; 2000 c 122 § 27; 1977 ex.s. c 291 § 48.]NOTES:Severability—2007 c 413: See note following RCW 13.34.215.Intent—2003 c 227: See note following RCW 13.34.130.Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.
WA Rev Code § 13.34.210 (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.|13.34.210 - Order terminating parent and child relationship—Custody where no one has parental rights.

RCW 13.34.210 Order terminating parent and child relationship—Custody where no one has parental rights.If, upon entering an order terminating the parental rights of a parent, there remains no parent having parental rights, the court shall commit the child to the custody of the department willing to accept custody for the purpose of placing the child for adoption. If an adoptive home has not been identified, the department shall place the child in a licensed foster home, or take other suitable measures for the care and welfare of the child. The custodian shall have authority to consent to the adoption of the child consistent with chapter 26.33 RCW, the marriage of the child, the enlistment of the child in the armed forces of the United States, necessary surgical and other medical treatment for the child, and to consent to such other matters as might normally be required of the parent of the child.If a child has not been adopted within six months after the date of the order and a guardianship of the child under chapter 13.36 RCW or a guardianship of a minor under RCW 11.130.215 has not been entered by the court, the court shall review the case every six months until a decree of adoption is entered. The department shall take reasonable steps to ensure that the child maintains relationships with siblings as provided in RCW 13.34.130(7) and shall report to the court the status and extent of such relationships.[ 2020 c 312 § 120; 2018 c 284 § 21; 2010 c 272 § 13. Prior: 2009 c 520 § 35; 2009 c 152 § 2; 2003 c 227 § 8; 2000 c 122 § 28; 1991 c 127 § 6; 1988 c 203 § 2; 1979 c 155 § 49; 1977 ex.s. c 291 § 49.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.Intent—2003 c 227: See note following RCW 13.34.130.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 § 13.34.232 (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.|13.34.232 - Guardianship for dependent child—Order, contents—Rights and duties of dependency guardian.

RCW 13.34.232 Guardianship for dependent child—Order, contents—Rights and duties of dependency guardian.(1) An order establishing a dependency guardianship shall:(a) Appoint a person or agency to serve as dependency guardian for the limited purpose of assisting the court to supervise the dependency;(b) Specify the dependency guardian's rights and responsibilities concerning the care, custody, and control of the child. A dependency guardian shall not have the authority to consent to the child's adoption;(c) Specify the dependency guardian's authority, if any, to receive, invest, and expend funds, benefits, or property belonging to the child;(d) Specify an appropriate frequency of visitation between the parent and the child; and(e) Specify the need for any continued involvement of the *supervising agency and the nature of that involvement, if any.(2) Unless the court specifies otherwise in the guardianship order, the dependency guardian shall maintain the physical custody of the child and have the following rights and duties:(a) Protect, discipline, and educate the child;(b) Provide food, clothing, shelter, education as required by law, and routine health care for the child;(c) Consent to necessary health and surgical care and sign a release of health care information to appropriate authorities, pursuant to law;(d) Consent to social and school activities of the child; and(e) Provide an annual written accounting to the court regarding receipt by the dependency guardian of any funds, benefits, or property belonging to the child and expenditures made therefrom.(3) As used in this section, the term "health care" includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, psychological, and psychiatric care and treatment.(4) The child shall remain dependent for the duration of the guardianship. While the guardianship remains in effect, the dependency guardian shall be a party to any dependency proceedings pertaining to the child.(5) The guardianship shall remain in effect only until the child is eighteen years of age or until the court terminates the guardianship order, whichever occurs sooner.[ 2010 c 272 § 14; 1994 c 288 § 7; 1993 c 412 § 4; 1981 c 195 § 3.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The definition for "supervising agency" for chapter 13.34 RCW was deleted by 2018 c 284 § 3.