Revised Code of Washington
2023 Archive

Chapter 26.27 RCW
UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT
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ARTICLE 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
26.27.011Short title.
26.27.021Definitions.
26.27.031Proceedings governed by other law.
26.27.041Application to Indian tribes.
26.27.051International application of chapter.
26.27.061Effect of child custody determination.
26.27.071Priority.
26.27.081Notice to persons outside state.
26.27.091Appearance and limited immunity.
26.27.101Communication between courts.
26.27.111Taking testimony in another state.
26.27.121Cooperation between courts—Preservation of records.
ARTICLE 2
JURISDICTION
26.27.201Initial child custody jurisdiction.
26.27.211Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.
26.27.221Jurisdiction to modify determination.
26.27.231Temporary emergency jurisdiction.
26.27.241Notice—Opportunity to be heard—Joinder.
26.27.251Simultaneous proceedings.
26.27.261Inconvenient forum.
26.27.271Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.
26.27.281Information to be submitted to court.
26.27.291Appearance of parties and child.
ARTICLE 3
ENFORCEMENT
26.27.401Definitions.
26.27.411Enforcement under Hague Convention.
26.27.421Duty to enforce.
26.27.431Temporary visitation.
26.27.441Registration of child custody determination.
26.27.451Enforcement of registered determination.
26.27.461Simultaneous proceedings.
26.27.471Expedited enforcement of child custody determination.
26.27.481Service of petition and order.
26.27.491Hearing and order.
26.27.501Authorization to take physical custody of child.
26.27.511Costs, fees, and expenses.
26.27.521Recognition and enforcement.
26.27.531Appeals.
26.27.541Role of prosecutor or attorney general.
26.27.551Role of law enforcement.
26.27.561Costs and expenses.
ARTICLE 4
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
26.27.901Application—Construction.
26.27.921Transitional provision.
26.27.941Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.