2640‑S AMH CLEM BUTT 55

SHB 2640 ‑ H AMDS 201 ADOPTED 2-13-96

By Representatives Clements, Dickerson and Appelwick

     On page 6, line 23, after "counsel" insert ", and to be held without a guardian ad litem for the child under RCW 4.08.050"

     On page 9, after line 21, insert the following:

     "Sec. 8.  RCW 4.08.050 and 1992 c 111 s 9 are each amended to read as follows:

     Except as provided under RCW 26.50.020 and RCW 28A.225.035, when an infant is a party he or she shall appear by guardian, or if he or she has no guardian, or in the opinion of the court the guardian is an improper person, the court shall appoint one to act.  Said guardian shall be appointed as follows:

     (1) When the infant is plaintiff, upon the application of the infant, if he or she be of the age of fourteen years, or if under that age, upon the application of a relative or friend of the infant.

     (2) When the infant is defendant, upon the application of the infant, if he or she be of the age of fourteen years, and applies within thirty days after the service of the summons; if he or she be under the age of fourteen, or neglects to apply, then upon the application of any other party to the action, or of a relative or friend of the infant." 

Renumber remaining sections, correct internal references, and correct the title accordingly.

EFFECT:  Makes the appointment of a guardian ad litem discretionary for the first truancy petition hearing.