HB 2155-S.E - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/18/91)

      Expands family courts and family court services.

      Gives priority to cases involving children and authorizes the appointment of a guardian ad litem.

      Requires all counties to implement family court services by January 1, 1993, and bear fifty percent of the costs.

      Repeals provisions of chapter 26.12 RCW.

      Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.