Revised Code of Washington
2023 Archive

Chapter 13.04 RCW
BASIC JUVENILE COURT ACT
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Sections
13.04.005Short title.
13.04.011Definitions.
13.04.021Juvenile courtHow constitutedCases tried without jury.
13.04.030Juvenile courtExclusive original jurisdictionExceptions.
13.04.033Appeal of court orderProcedurePriority, when.
13.04.035Administrator of juvenile court, probation counselor, and detention servicesAppointment.
13.04.037AdministratorAdoption of standards for detention facilities for juvenilesRevision and inspection.
13.04.040AdministratorAppointment of probation counselors and persons in charge of detention facilitiesPowers and duties, compensationCollection of fines.
13.04.043AdministratorObtaining interpreters.
13.04.047Administrator or staffHealth and dental examination and careConsent.
13.04.050Expenses of probation officers.
13.04.093HearingsDuties of prosecuting attorney or attorney general.
13.04.116Juvenile not to be confined in jail or holding facility for adults, exceptionsEnforcement.
13.04.135Establishment of house or room of detention.
13.04.145Educational program for juveniles in detention facilitiesApplication of chapter 28A.190 RCW.
13.04.155Notification to designated recipient of adjudication or convictionInformation exempt from disclosure.
13.04.160Fees not allowed.
13.04.180Board of visitation.
13.04.240Court order not deemed conviction of crime.
13.04.300Juvenile may be both dependent and an offender.
13.04.450Chapters 13.04 and 13.40 RCW as exclusive authority for adjudication and disposition of juvenile offendersChapter 10.22 RCW does not apply to proceedings under chapter 13.40 RCW.
13.04.800Report to legislature2019 c 322 §§ 2-6; 2018 c 162.
NOTES:
Division of children and youth services; construed in connection with and supplemental to the juvenile court law: RCW 72.05.170 through 72.05.210.
Educational aid for children with disabilities: Chapter 28A.155 RCW.
Juvenile may be both dependent and an offender: RCW 13.04.300.
Missing children clearinghouse and hotline: Chapter 13.60 RCW.
Record of traffic charges of juveniles to be furnished juvenile court: RCW 46.20.293.
Relinquishment of permanent care of child: RCW 26.33.090.
Schools designated close security institutions: RCW 72.05.130.
Temporary assistance for needy families: Chapter 74.12 RCW.
Transfer from minimum security to close security institutionCourt order required: RCW 72.05.130(3).