Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 8.16 RCW
EMINENT DOMAIN BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
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Sections
8.16.005Condemnation final actionsNotice requirements.
8.16.010Condemnation authorized for schoolhouse sites.
8.16.020PetitionContents.
8.16.030Notice of petitionService.
8.16.040Adjournment of proceedingsFurther notice.
8.16.050HearingFinding of necessitySetting for trial.
8.16.060Impaneling of jury.
8.16.070TrialView by jury.
8.16.080Verdict.
8.16.090Ten jurors may render verdict.
8.16.100Waiver of jury.
8.16.110JudgmentPayment of awardDecree of appropriation.
8.16.120Costs.
8.16.130Appellate review.
8.16.140Appeal does not delay possession if award paid.
8.16.150Designation of partiesFees.
NOTES:
Acreage limitation with respect to district's power of eminent domain: RCW 28A.335.220.
Additional provisions relating to eminent domain proceedings: Chapter 8.25 RCW.
Appointment of guardian ad litem for minors, incapacitated persons: RCW 8.25.270.