Whenever any defendant in any proceeding instituted under this chapter is an infant, or an alleged incompetent or disabled person for whom the court has not yet appointed either a guardian or a limited guardian, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for such minor or alleged incompetent or disabled defendant.

Purpose—Intent—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.

Guardian ad litem

for infant: RCW 4.08.050.

for incapacitated person: RCW 4.08.060.