title: RCW 12.40.105

text:
(1) Upon the judge's entry of judgment in a small claims action, the judgment is certified as a district court civil judgment and shall be increased by: (a) The amount specified in RCW 36.18.012(2); (b) any post judgment interest provided for in RCW 4.56.110 and 19.52.020; and (c) any other costs incurred by the prevailing party to enforce the judgment, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees, without regard to the jurisdictional limits on the small claims department.
(2) The clerk of the small claims department shall enter the civil judgment on the judgment docket of the district court; and, if the losing party fails to pay the judgment within thirty days after such entry, garnishment, execution, and other process on execution provided by law may issue thereon.
(3) A certified copy of the district court judgment shall be provided to the prevailing party for no additional fee.
(4) If the losing party fails to pay the judgment within thirty days after entry of the judgment on the judgment docket of the district court, the prevailing party may file a transcript of the district court civil judgment or a certified copy of the district court judgment with superior courts for entry in the superior courts' lien dockets with like effect as in other cases.
[ 2020 c 25 s 1; 2019 c 251 s 5; 2004 c 70 s 1; 1998 c 52 s 5; 1995 c 292 s 5; 1983 c 254 s 2.]
Notes:
Effective date—1983 c 254: See note following RCW 12.40.100.

catchline: Increase of judgment for costs and interest—Entry of judgment.


doc_type: statute

jurisdiction: wa

title: RCW 12.40.120

text:
No appeal shall be permitted from a judgment of the small claims department of the district court where the amount claimed was less than two hundred fifty dollars. No appeal shall be permitted by a party who requested the exercise of jurisdiction by the small claims department where the amount claimed by that party was less than one thousand dollars. A party in default may seek to have the default judgment set aside according to the civil court rules applicable to setting aside judgments in district court.
[ 2019 c 251 s 6; 1997 c 352 s 4; 1988 c 85 s 2; 1984 c 258 s 69; 1970 ex.s. c 83 s 4.]
Notes:
Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—Severability—Short title—1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.

license: public-domain-government-work

rule_set: Revised Code of Washington

catchline: Appeals—Setting aside judgments.

code: rcw

unit: section

court: Washington State Legislature


title: RCW 12.40.130

text:
If the prevailing party receives payment of the judgment, the prevailing party shall file a satisfaction of such judgment with all courts in which the judgment was filed. If the prevailing party fails to file proof of satisfaction of the judgment, the party paying the judgment may file such notice with all courts in which the judgment was filed.
[ 2019 c 251 s 7.]

catchline: Satisfaction of judgment—Filing.


title: RCW 12.40.800

text:
The administrator for the courts and the district and municipal court judges' association shall prepare a model small claims informational brochure and distribute the model brochure to all small claims departments in the state. This brochure may be modified as necessary by each small claims department and shall be made available to all parties in any small claims action.
[ 1994 c 32 s 7; 1988 c 85 s 3.]

catchline: Small claims informational brochure—Preparation and distribution.


title: RCW 13.04.005

text:
This chapter shall be known as the "basic juvenile court act".
[ 1977 ex.s. c 291 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective dates—1977 ex.s. c 291: "Section 57 of this 1977 amendatory act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, the support of state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect on July 1, 1977. The remainder of this 1977 amendatory act shall take effect on July 1, 1978." [ 1977 ex.s. c 291 s 83.]
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: "If any provision of this 1977 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1977 ex.s. c 291 s 82.]

catchline: Short title.


title: RCW 13.04.011

text:
For purposes of this title:
(1) "Adjudication" has the same meaning as "conviction" in RCW 9.94A.030, but only for the purposes of sentencing under chapter 9.94A RCW;
(2) "Court" when used without further qualification means the juvenile court judge(s) or commissioner(s);
(3) "Custodian" means that person who has the legal right to custody of the child;
(4) "Department" means the department of children, youth, and families;
(5) Except as specifically provided in RCW 13.40.020 and chapters 13.24 and 13.34 RCW, "juvenile," "youth," and "child" mean any individual who is under the chronological age of eighteen years;
(6) "Juvenile offender" and "juvenile offense" have the meaning ascribed in RCW 13.40.020;
(7) "Parent" or "parents," except as used in chapter 13.34 RCW, means that parent or parents who have the right of legal custody of the child.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 601; 2017 c 276 s 1; 2011 c 330 s 2; 2010 c 150 s 4; 1997 c 338 s 6; 1992 c 205 s 119; 1979 c 155 s 1; 1977 ex.s. c 291 s 2.]
Notes:
Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 ss 601-631, 701-728, and 804: "Sections 601 through 631, 701 through 728, and 804 of this act take effect July 1, 2019." [ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 826.]
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Intent—2013 c 39; 2011 c 330: "The Washington state legislature has consistently provided national leadership on safe housing and support to foster youth transitioning out of foster care. Since 2006, the legislature has addressed the needs of foster youth aging out of care with medicaid to twenty-one (2007), foster care to twenty-one (2006), the independent youth housing program (2007), and Washington's alignment with the federal fostering connections act (2009). As a result of this national leadership to provide safe and basic housing to youth aging out of foster care, the programs have demonstrated the significant cost-benefit to providing safe housing to our youth exiting foster care.
The United States congress passed the fostering connections to success and increasing adoptions act of 2008 in order to give states another financial tool to continue to provide foster care services to dependent youth who turn eighteen years old while in foster care. However, substantially declining revenues have resulted in markedly decreased funds for states to use to meet the federal requirements necessary to help these youth. Current fiscal realities require that the scope of programs must be narrowed.
The Washington state legislature intends to serve, within the resources available, the maximum number of foster youth who are legally dependent on the state and who reach the age of eighteen while still in foster care. The legislature intends to provide these youth continued foster care services to support basic and healthy transition into adulthood. The legislature recognizes the extremely poor outcomes of unsupported foster youth aging out of the foster care system and is committed to ensuring that those foster youth who engage in positive, age-appropriate activities receive support. It is the intent of the legislature to fully engage in the fostering connections act by providing support, including extended court supervision to foster youth pursuing a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate as provided in RCW 28B.50.536 to age twenty-one with the goal of increasing support to all children up to age twenty-one who are eligible under the federal fostering connections to success act as resources become available." [ 2013 c 39 s 1; 2011 c 330 s 1.]
Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.
Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.
Part headings not law—Severability—1992 c 205: See notes following RCW 13.40.010.
Effective date—1979 c 155: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [March 29, 1979]." [ 1979 c 155 s 89.]
Severability—1979 c 155: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1979 c 155 s 88.]
Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.

catchline: Definitions.


title: RCW 13.04.021

text:
(1) The juvenile court shall be a division of the superior court. In judicial districts having more than one judge of the superior court, the judges of such court shall annually assign one or more of their number to the juvenile court division. In any judicial district having a court commissioner, the court commissioner shall have the power, authority, and jurisdiction, concurrent with a juvenile court judge, to hear all cases under this chapter and to enter judgment and make orders with the same power, force, and effect as any judge of the juvenile court, subject to motion or demand by any party within ten days from the entry of the order or judgment by the court commissioner as provided in RCW 2.24.050. In any judicial district having a family law commissioner appointed pursuant to chapter 26.12 RCW, the family law commissioner shall have the power, authority, and jurisdiction, concurrent with a juvenile court judge, to hear cases under Title 13 RCW and chapter 28A.225 RCW as provided in RCW 26.12.010, and to enter judgment and make orders with the same power, force, and effect as any judge of the juvenile court, subject to motion or demand by any party within ten days from the entry of the order or judgment by the court commissioner as provided in RCW 2.24.050.
(2) Cases in the juvenile court shall be tried without a jury.
[ 1999 c 397 s 5; 1994 sp.s. c 7 s 538; 1988 c 232 s 3; 1979 c 155 s 2; 1977 ex.s. c 291 s 3.]
Notes:
Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.

catchline: Juvenile court—How constituted—Cases tried without jury.


title: RCW 13.04.030

text:
(1) Except as provided in this section, the juvenile courts in this state shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over all proceedings:
(a) Under the interstate compact on placement of children as provided in chapter 26.34 RCW;
(b) Relating to children alleged or found to be dependent as provided in chapter 26.44 RCW and in RCW 13.34.030 through 13.34.161;
(c) Relating to the termination of a parent and child relationship as provided in RCW 13.34.180 through 13.34.210;
(d) To approve or disapprove out-of-home placement as provided in RCW 13.32A.170;
(e) Relating to juveniles alleged or found to have committed offenses, traffic or civil infractions, or violations as provided in RCW 13.40.020 through 13.40.230, unless:
(i) The juvenile court transfers jurisdiction of a particular juvenile to adult criminal court pursuant to RCW 13.40.110;
(ii) The statute of limitations applicable to adult prosecution for the offense, traffic or civil infraction, or violation has expired;
(iii) The alleged offense or infraction is a traffic, fish, boating, or game offense, or traffic or civil infraction committed by a juvenile 16 years of age or older and would, if committed by an adult, be tried or heard in a court of limited jurisdiction, in which instance the appropriate court of limited jurisdiction shall have jurisdiction over the alleged offense or infraction, and no guardian ad litem is required in any such proceeding due to the juvenile's age. If such an alleged offense or infraction and an alleged offense or infraction subject to juvenile court jurisdiction arise out of the same event or incident, the juvenile court may have jurisdiction of both matters. The jurisdiction under this subsection does not constitute "transfer" or a "decline" for purposes of RCW 13.40.110 (1) or (2) or (e)(i) of this subsection. Courts of limited jurisdiction which confine juveniles for an alleged offense or infraction may place juveniles in juvenile detention facilities under an agreement with the officials responsible for the administration of the juvenile detention facility in RCW 13.04.035 and 13.20.060;
(iv) The alleged offense is a traffic or civil infraction, a violation of compulsory school attendance provisions under chapter 28A.225 RCW, or a misdemeanor, and a court of limited jurisdiction has assumed concurrent jurisdiction over those offenses as provided in *RCW 13.04.0301; or
(v) The juvenile is 16 or 17 years old on the date the alleged offense is committed and the alleged offense is:
(A) A serious violent offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030;
(B) A violent offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 and the juvenile has a criminal history consisting of: One or more prior serious violent offenses; two or more prior violent offenses; or three or more of any combination of the following offenses: Any class A felony, any class B felony, vehicular assault, or manslaughter in the second degree, all of which must have been committed after the juvenile's 13th birthday and prosecuted separately; or
(C) Rape of a child in the first degree.
(I) In such a case the adult criminal court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction, except as provided in (e)(v)(C)(II) and (III) of this subsection.
(II) The juvenile court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the disposition of any remaining charges in any case in which the juvenile is found not guilty in the adult criminal court of the charge or charges for which he or she was transferred, or is convicted in the adult criminal court of an offense that is not also an offense listed in (e)(v) of this subsection. The juvenile court shall maintain residual juvenile court jurisdiction up to age 25 if the juvenile has turned 18 years of age during the adult criminal court proceedings but only for the purpose of returning a case to juvenile court for disposition pursuant to RCW 13.40.300(2)(a)(ii).
(III) The prosecutor and respondent may agree to juvenile court jurisdiction and waive application of exclusive adult criminal jurisdiction in (e)(v)(A) through (C) of this subsection and remove the proceeding back to juvenile court with the court's approval.
If the juvenile challenges the state's determination of the juvenile's criminal history under (e)(v) of this subsection, the state may establish the offender's criminal history by a preponderance of the evidence. If the criminal history consists of adjudications entered upon a plea of guilty, the state shall not bear a burden of establishing the knowing and voluntariness of the plea;
(f) Under the interstate compact on juveniles as provided in chapter 13.24 RCW;
(g) Relating to termination of a diversion agreement under RCW 13.40.080, including a proceeding in which the divertee has attained 18 years of age;
(h) Relating to court validation of a voluntary consent to an out-of-home placement under chapter 13.34 RCW, by the parent or Indian custodian of an Indian child, except if the parent or Indian custodian and child are residents of or domiciled within the boundaries of a federally recognized Indian reservation over which the tribe exercises exclusive jurisdiction; and
(i) Relating to petitions to compel disclosure of information filed by the department of social and health services pursuant to RCW 74.13.042.
(2) The family court shall have concurrent original jurisdiction with the juvenile court over all proceedings under this section if the superior court judges of a county authorize concurrent jurisdiction as provided in RCW 26.12.010.
(3) The juvenile court shall have concurrent original jurisdiction with the family or probate court over minor guardianship proceedings under chapter 11.130 RCW and parenting plans or residential schedules under chapter 26.09, 26.26A, or 26.26B RCW as provided for in RCW 13.34.155.
(4) A juvenile subject to adult superior court jurisdiction under subsection (1)(e)(i) through (v) of this section, who is detained pending trial, may be detained in a detention facility as defined in RCW 13.40.020 pending sentencing or a dismissal.
(5) Nothing in subsection (1) of this section deprives the superior courts in this state of original jurisdiction granted by the Constitution or by other laws.
[ 2024 c 232 s 2; 2024 c 117 s 3; 2022 c 243 s 2; 2020 c 41 s 4. Prior: 2019 c 322 s 9; 2019 c 46 s 5015; 2018 c 162 s 2; (2018 c 162 s 1 expired July 1, 2019); 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 602; prior: 2009 c 526 s 1; 2009 c 454 s 1; prior: 2005 c 290 s 1; 2005 c 238 s 1; 2000 c 135 s 2; prior: 1997 c 386 s 17; 1997 c 341 s 3; 1997 c 338 s 7; prior: 1995 c 312 s 39; 1995 c 311 s 15; 1994 sp.s. c 7 s 519; 1988 c 14 s 1; 1987 c 170 s 1; 1985 c 354 s 29; 1984 c 272 s 1; 1981 c 299 s 1; 1980 c 128 s 6; 1979 c 155 s 3; 1977 ex.s. c 291 s 4; 1937 c 65 s 1; 1929 c 176 s 1; 1921 c 135 s 1; 1913 c 160 s 2; RRS s 1987-2.]
Notes:
Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 13.04.0301 was decodified September 2003.
(2) This section was amended by 2024 c 117 s 3 and by 2024 c 232 s 2, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Application—2024 c 117: See note following RCW 13.40.300.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 322: See note following RCW 72.01.410.
Effective date—2018 c 162 ss 2 and 7: "Sections 2 and 7 of this act take effect July 1, 2019." [ 2018 c 162 s 11.]
Expiration date—2018 c 162 ss 1 and 6: "Sections 1 and 6 of this act expire July 1, 2019." [ 2018 c 162 s 10.]
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 ss 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Application—1997 c 386: See note following RCW 13.50.010.
Finding—Intent—1997 c 341: "The legislature finds that a swift and certain response to a juvenile who begins engaging in acts of delinquency may prevent the offender from becoming a chronic or more serious offender. However, given pressing demands to address serious offenders, the system does not always respond to minor offenders expeditiously and effectively. Consequently, this act is adopted to implement an experiment to determine whether granting courts of limited jurisdiction concurrent jurisdiction over certain juvenile offenses will improve the system's effectiveness in curbing delinquency. The legislature may ascertain whether this approach might be successful on a larger scale by conducting an experiment with local governments, which are the laboratories of democracy." [ 1997 c 341 s 1.]
Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.
Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.
Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
Application of 1994 sp.s. c 7 amendments: "Provisions governing exceptions to juvenile court jurisdiction in the amendments to RCW 13.04.030 contained in section 519, chapter 7, Laws of 1994 sp. sess. shall apply to serious violent and violent offenses committed on or after June 13, 1994. The criminal history which may result in loss of juvenile court jurisdiction upon the alleged commission of a serious violent or violent offense may have been acquired on, before, or after June 13, 1994." [ 1994 sp.s. c 7 s 540.]
Finding—Intent—Severability—Effective dates—Contingent expiration date—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
Savings—1988 c 14: "Any court validation of a voluntary consent to relinquishment or adoption of an Indian child which was obtained in a juvenile court or superior court pursuant to chapter 26.33 RCW after July 25, 1987, and before June 9, 1988, shall be valid and effective in all respects." [ 1988 c 14 s 2.]
Severability—1987 c 170: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1987 c 170 s 15.]
Effective date—Severability—1980 c 128: See notes following RCW 46.63.060.
Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.
Court commissioners: Chapter 2.24 RCW, state Constitution Art. 4 s 23.
Jurisdiction of superior courts: State Constitution Art. 4 s 6 (Amendment 65).

catchline: Juvenile court—Exclusive original jurisdiction—Exceptions.


title: RCW 13.04.033

text:
(1) Any person aggrieved by a final order of the court may appeal the order as provided by this section. All appeals in matters other than those related to commission of a juvenile offense shall be taken in the same manner as in other civil cases. Except as otherwise provided in this title, all appeals in matters related to the commission of a juvenile offense shall be taken in the same manner as criminal cases and the right to collateral relief shall be the same as in criminal cases. The order of the juvenile court shall stand pending the disposition of the appeal: PROVIDED, That the court or the appellate court may upon application stay the order.
(2) If the final order from which an appeal is taken grants the custody of the child to, or withholds it from, any of the parties, or if the child is committed as provided under this chapter, the appeal shall be given priority in hearing.
(3) In the absence of a specific direction from the party seeking review to file the notice, or the court-appointed guardian ad litem, the court may dismiss the review pursuant to RAP 18.9. To the extent that this enactment [1990 c 284] conflicts with the requirements of RAP 5.3(a) or RAP 5.3(b) this enactment [1990 c 284] shall supersede the conflicting rule.
[ 1990 c 284 s 35; 1979 c 155 s 4; 1977 ex.s. c 291 s 5.]
Notes:
Rules of court: Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Finding—Effective date—1990 c 284: See notes following RCW 74.13.250.
Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.

catchline: Appeal of court order—Procedure—Priority, when.


title: RCW 13.04.035

text:
Juvenile court shall be administered by the superior court, except that by local court rule and agreement with the legislative authority of the county this service may be administered by the legislative authority of the county. Juvenile probation counselor and detention services shall be administered by the superior court, except that (1) by local court rule and agreement with the county legislative authority, these services may be administered by the county legislative authority; (2) for the consortium in existence on July 23, 2017, if a consortium of three or more counties, located east of the Cascade mountains and whose combined population exceeds two hundred thousand, jointly operates a juvenile correctional facility, the county legislative authorities may prescribe for alternative administration of the juvenile correctional facility by ordinance; and (3) in any county with a population of one million or more, probation and detention services shall be administered in accordance with chapter 13.20 RCW. The administrative body shall appoint an administrator of juvenile court, probation counselor, and detention services who shall be responsible for day-to-day administration of such services, and who may also serve in the capacity of a probation counselor. One person may, pursuant to the agreement of more than one administrative body, serve as administrator of more than one juvenile court. If a county participating in a consortium authorized under subsection (2) of this section withdraws from participation, the withdrawing county may rejoin the consortium at a later time so long as a majority of the consortium members agree.
[ 2017 c 278 s 1; 1996 c 284 s 1; 1991 c 363 s 10; 1979 c 155 s 5; 1977 ex.s. c 291 s 6.]
Notes:
Purpose—Captions not law—1991 c 363: See notes following RCW 2.32.180.
Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.
Prosecuting attorney as party to juvenile court proceedings—Exception, procedure: RCW 13.40.090.

catchline: Administrator of juvenile court, probation counselor, and detention services—Appointment.


title: RCW 13.04.037

text:
The administrator shall after consultation with the state planning agency established under Title II of the federal juvenile justice and delinquency prevention act of 1974 (P.L. No. 93-415; 42 U.S.C. 5611 et seq.) following a public hearing, and after approval of the body responsible for administering the juvenile court, and no later than one hundred eighty days after the effective date of chapter 291, Laws of 1977 ex. sess., adopt standards for the regulation and government of detention facilities for juveniles. Such standards may be revised from time to time, according to the procedure outlined in this section. Each detention facility shall keep a copy of such standards available for inspection at all times. Such standards shall be reviewed and the detention facilities shall be inspected annually by the administrator.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 291 s 7.]
Notes:
Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.

catchline: Administrator—Adoption of standards for detention facilities for juveniles—Revision and inspection.


title: RCW 13.04.040

text:
The administrator shall, in any county or judicial district in the state, appoint or designate one or more persons of good character to serve as probation counselors during the pleasure of the administrator. The probation counselor shall:
(1) Receive and examine referrals to the juvenile court for the purpose of considering the filing of a petition or information pursuant to chapter 13.32A or 13.34 RCW or RCW 13.40.070;
(2) Make recommendations to the court regarding the need for continued detention or shelter care of a child unless otherwise provided in this title;
(3) Arrange and supervise diversion agreements as provided in RCW 13.40.080, and ensure that the requirements of such agreements are met except as otherwise provided in this title;
(4) Prepare predisposition studies as required in RCW 13.40.130, and be present at the disposition hearing to respond to questions regarding the predisposition study: PROVIDED, That such duties shall be performed by the department for cases relating to dependency or to the termination of a parent and child relationship which is filed by the department unless otherwise ordered by the court; and
(5) Supervise court orders of disposition to ensure that all requirements of the order are met.
All probation counselors shall possess all the powers conferred upon sheriffs and police officers to serve process and make arrests of juveniles under their supervision for the violation of any state law or county or city ordinance.
The administrator may, in any county or judicial district in the state, appoint one or more persons who shall have charge of detention rooms or houses of detention.
The probation counselors and persons appointed to have charge of detention facilities shall each receive compensation which shall be fixed by the legislative authority of the county, or in cases of joint counties, judicial districts of more than one county, or joint judicial districts such sums as shall be agreed upon by the legislative authorities of the counties affected, and such persons shall be paid as other county officers are paid.
The administrator is hereby authorized, and to the extent possible is encouraged to, contract with private agencies existing within the community for the provision of services to youthful offenders and youth who have entered into diversion agreements pursuant to RCW 13.40.080.
The administrator shall establish procedures for the collection of fines assessed under *RCW 13.40.080 (2)(d) and (14) and for the payment of the fines into the county general fund.
[ 2004 c 120 s 10; 1995 c 312 s 40; 1983 c 191 s 14; 1979 c 155 s 6; 1977 ex.s. c 291 s 8; 1959 c 331 s 9; 1951 c 270 s 1; 1921 c 43 s 1; 1913 c 160 s 3; RRS s 1987-3.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: RCW 13.40.080 was amended by 2015 c 265 s 25, deleting subsection (2)(d).
Effective date—2004 c 120: See note following RCW 13.40.010.
Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.

catchline: Administrator—Appointment of probation counselors and persons in charge of detention facilities—Powers and duties, compensation—Collection of fines.


title: RCW 13.04.043

text:
The administrator of juvenile court shall obtain interpreters as needed consistent with the intent and practice of chapter 2.43 RCW, to enable youth with limited English proficiency and their families to participate in detention, probation, or court proceedings and programs.
[ 2025 c 55 s 13; 1993 c 415 s 6.]
Notes:
Intent—1993 c 415: See note following RCW 2.56.030.

catchline: Administrator—Obtaining interpreters.


title: RCW 13.04.047

text:
(1) The administrator of the juvenile court or authorized staff may consent as provided in this section to the provision of health and dental examinations and care, and necessary treatment for medical and dental conditions requiring prompt attention, for juveniles lawfully detained at or sentenced to a detention facility. The treatment may include treatment provided at medical or dental facilities outside the juvenile detention facility and treatment provided within the juvenile detention facility for the period of time the youth is in the custody of the facility. Juveniles shall not be transported for treatment outside the facility if treatment services are available within the facility.
(2) The examination, care, and treatment may be provided without parental consent when prompt attention is required if the administrator of the juvenile court or authorized staff have been unable to secure permission for treatment from the parent or parents, guardian, or other person having custody of the child after reasonable attempts to do so before the provision of the medical and dental services.
(3) Treatment shall not be authorized for juveniles whose parent or parents, guardian, or other person having custody of the child informs the administrator of the juvenile court of objections to the treatment before the treatment is provided except where *RCW 69.54.060 applies.
[ 1983 c 267 s 2.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: RCW 69.54.060 was repealed by 1989 c 270 s 35.
Employment of dental hygienist without supervision of dentist authorized: RCW 18.29.056.

catchline: Administrator or staff—Health and dental examination and care—Consent.


title: RCW 13.04.050

text:
The probation officers, and assistant probation officers, and deputy probation officers in all counties of the state shall be allowed such necessary incidental expenses as may be authorized by the judge of the juvenile court, and the same shall be a charge upon the county in which the court appointing them has jurisdiction, and the expenses shall be paid out of the county treasury upon a written order of the judge of the juvenile court of said county directing the county auditor to draw his or her warrant upon the county treasurer for the specified amount of such expenses.
[ 2010 c 8 s 4001; 1913 c 160 s 4; RRS s 1987-4.]

catchline: Expenses of probation officers.


title: RCW 13.04.093

text:
It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney to act in proceedings relating to the commission of a juvenile offense as provided in RCW 13.40.070 and 13.40.090 and in proceedings as provided in chapter 71.34 RCW. It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney to handle delinquency cases under chapter 13.24 RCW and it shall be the duty of the attorney general to handle dependency cases under chapter 13.24 RCW. It shall be the duty of the attorney general in contested cases brought by the department to present the evidence supporting any petition alleging dependency or seeking the termination of a parent and child relationship or any contested case filed under RCW 26.33.100 or approving or disapproving out-of-home placement: PROVIDED, That in each county with a population of less than two hundred ten thousand, the attorney general may contract with the prosecuting attorney of the county to perform the duties of the attorney general under this section.
[ 1995 c 312 s 41; 1991 c 363 s 11; 1985 c 354 s 30; 1985 c 7 s 4; 1979 ex.s. c 165 s 6; 1977 ex.s. c 291 s 9.]
Notes:
Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
Purpose—Captions not law—1991 c 363: See notes following RCW 2.32.180.
Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.

catchline: Hearings—Duties of prosecuting attorney or attorney general.


title: RCW 13.04.116

text:
(1) A juvenile shall not be confined in a jail or holding facility for adults, except:
(a) For a period not exceeding twenty-four hours excluding weekends and holidays and only for the purpose of an initial court appearance in a county where no juvenile detention facility is available, a juvenile may be held in an adult facility provided that the confinement is separate from the sight and sound of adult inmates;
(b) For not more than six hours and pursuant to a lawful detention in the course of an investigation, a juvenile may be held in an adult facility provided that the confinement is separate from the sight and sound of adult inmates; or
(c) For a juvenile who is subject to exclusive adult criminal court jurisdiction under RCW 13.04.030 or who has been transferred to adult criminal court under RCW 13.40.110, the juvenile may not be held in a jail or holding facility for a period exceeding twenty-four hours excluding weekends and holidays, unless a court finds, after a hearing and in writing, that it is in the interest of justice.
(i) If a court determines that it is in the interest of justice to permit a juvenile who is subject to exclusive adult criminal court jurisdiction under RCW 13.04.030 or who has been transferred to adult criminal court under RCW 13.40.110 to be held in a jail or holding facility, the juvenile may not have sight or sound contact with adult inmates, unless the court also finds, after a hearing and in writing, that it is in the interest of justice to permit sight or sound contact with adult inmates. In making the determination regarding sight or sound contact with adult inmates under this subsection, the court shall consider:
(A) The age of the juvenile;
(B) The physical and mental maturity of the juvenile;
(C) The present mental state of the juvenile, including whether the juvenile presents an imminent risk of harm to himself or herself;
(D) The nature and circumstances of the alleged offense;
(E) The juvenile's history of prior delinquent acts;
(F) The relative ability of the available adult and juvenile detention facilities to meet the specific needs of the juvenile, protect the safety of the public, and protect other detained juveniles; and
(G) Any other relevant factors.
(ii) If a court determines that it is in the interest of justice to permit a juvenile who is subject to exclusive adult criminal court jurisdiction under RCW 13.04.030 or who has been transferred to adult criminal court under RCW 13.40.110 to be held in a jail or holding facility or have sight or sound contact with adult inmates under this section:
(A) The court shall hold a hearing at least once every thirty days to review whether it is still in the interest of justice to permit the juvenile to be held in a jail or holding facility, as defined under RCW 70.48.020, or have sight or sound contact with adult inmates; and
(B) The juvenile shall not be held in any jail or holding facility or permitted to have sight or sound contact with adult inmates, for more than one hundred eighty days, unless:
(I) The court, in writing, determines that there is good cause to allow an extension beyond one hundred eighty days; or
(II) The juvenile expressly waives this limitation.
(iii) A juvenile who is subject to exclusive adult criminal court jurisdiction under RCW 13.04.030 or who has been transferred to adult criminal court under RCW 13.40.110 has the right to be represented by counsel, and if indigent, to have counsel appointed for him or her by the court at any hearing held to determine whether to place the juvenile in a jail or holding facility or to continue the juvenile's placement in such a facility.
(2) The department shall monitor and enforce compliance with this section. The department may use information regarding juveniles confined in a jail gathered under the authority granted by this subsection in the report required in RCW 13.22.060(1) with respect to juveniles in the custody of a jail or holding facility.
A detention facility and a governing unit for a jail or holding facility must provide assistance to the department in gathering information regarding juveniles confined in a jail or holding facility. This information must include:
(a) The age, race, and gender of each juvenile;
(b) The circumstances requiring the juvenile to be placed in the jail or holding facility; and
(c) The length of time the juvenile was held in the jail or holding facility.
(3) This section shall not be construed to expand or limit the authority to lawfully detain juveniles.
(4) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(a) "Detention facility" has the same meaning as provided under RCW 13.40.020.
(b) "Governing unit" has the same meaning as provided under RCW 70.48.020.
(c) "Holding facility" has the same meaning as provided under RCW 70.48.020.
(d) "Jail" has the same meaning as provided under RCW 70.48.020.
[ 2020 c 333 s 8; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 603; 1987 c 462 s 1; 1985 c 50 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 ss 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Effective dates—1987 c 462: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions. Sections 15 and 21 of this act shall take effect immediately. Sections 1 through 11 and sections 16, 17, 22 and 23 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1988." [ 1987 c 462 s 24.]
Places of detention: Chapter 13.16 RCW.
Transfer of juvenile to department of corrections facility: RCW 13.40.280.

catchline: Juvenile not to be confined in jail or holding facility for adults, exceptions—Enforcement.


title: RCW 13.04.135

text:
Counties containing more than fifty thousand inhabitants shall, and counties containing a lesser number of inhabitants may, provide and maintain at public expense, a detention room or house of detention, separated or removed from any jail, or police station, to be in charge of a matron, or other person of good character, wherein all children within the provisions of this chapter shall, when necessary, be sheltered.
[ 1983 c 98 s 2; 1945 c 121 s 1; 1913 c 160 s 13; Rem. Supp. 1945 1987-13. Formerly RCW 13.16.010.]
Notes:
Detention in facility under jurisdiction of juvenile court—Financial responsibility for cost of detention: RCW 13.34.161.

catchline: Establishment of house or room of detention.


title: RCW 13.04.145

text:
A program of education shall be provided for by the several counties and school districts of the state for common school-age persons confined in each of the detention facilities staffed and maintained by the several counties of the state under this chapter and chapters 13.16 and 13.20 RCW. The division of duties, authority, and liabilities of the several counties and school districts of the state respecting the educational programs is the same in all respects as set forth in chapter 28A.190 RCW respecting programs of education for state residential school residents. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a school district from utilizing the services of an educational service district subject to RCW 28A.310.180.
[ 2021 c 164 s 16; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 604; 2014 c 157 s 5; 1990 c 33 s 551; 1983 c 98 s 1.]
Notes:
Findings—Intent—2021 c 164: See note following RCW 28A.190.005.
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 ss 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Purpose—Statutory references—Severability—1990 c 33: See RCW 28A.900.100 through 28A.900.102.
Juvenile facilities, educational programs: RCW 28A.190.010.

catchline: Educational program for juveniles in detention facilities—Application of chapter 28A.190 RCW.


title: RCW 13.04.155

text:
(1) The provisions of this section apply only to persons who:
(a) Were adjudicated in juvenile court or convicted in adult criminal court of:
(i) A violent offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030;
(ii) A sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030;
(iii) Any crime under chapter 9.41 RCW; or
(iv) Unlawful possession or delivery, or both, of a controlled substance in violation of chapter 69.50 RCW;
(b) Are twenty-one years of age or younger; and
(c) Have not received a high school diploma or its equivalent.
(2)(a) The court must provide written notification of the juvenile court adjudication or adult criminal court conviction of a person described in subsection (1) of this section to the designated recipient of the school where the person:
(i) Was enrolled prior to adjudication or conviction; or
(ii) Has expressed an intention to enroll following adjudication or conviction.
(b) No notification is required if the person described in subsection (1) of this section is between eighteen and twenty-one years of age and:
(i) The person's prior or intended enrollment information cannot be obtained; or
(ii) The person asserts no intention of enrolling in an educational program.
(3) Any information received by a designated recipient under this section is exempt from disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW and may not be further disseminated except as provided in RCW 28A.225.330, other statutes or case law, and the family and educational and privacy rights act of 1994, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g et seq.
(4) For the purposes of this section, "designated recipient" means: (a) The superintendent of the school district, or his or her designee, of a common school as defined in RCW 28A.150.020 or a school that is the subject of a state-tribal education compact under chapter 28A.715 RCW; (b) the administrator of a charter public school governed by chapter 28A.710 RCW; or (c) the administrator of a private school approved under chapter 28A.195 RCW.
[ 2020 c 167 s 6; 2000 c 27 s 1; 1997 c 266 s 7.]
Notes:
Findings—Intent—Severability—1997 c 266: See notes following RCW 28A.600.455.

catchline: Notification to designated recipient of adjudication or conviction—Information exempt from disclosure.


title: RCW 13.04.160

text:
No fees shall be charged or collected by any officer or other person for filing petition, serving summons, or other process under this chapter.
[ 1913 c 160 s 16; RRS s 1987-16.]

catchline: Fees not allowed.


title: RCW 13.04.180

text:
In each county, the judge presiding over the juvenile court sessions, as defined in this chapter, may appoint a board of four reputable citizens, who shall serve without compensation, to constitute a board of visitation, whose duty it shall be to visit as often as twice a year all institutions, societies and associations within the county receiving children under this chapter, as well as all homes for children or other places where individuals are holding themselves out as caretakers of children, also to visit other institutions, societies and associations within the state receiving and caring for children, whenever requested to do so by the judge of the juvenile court: PROVIDED, The actual expenses of such board may be paid by the county commissioners when members thereof are requested to visit institutions outside of the county seat, and no member of the board shall be required to visit any institutions outside the county unless his or her actual traveling expenses shall be paid as aforesaid. Such visits shall be made by not less than two members of the board, who shall go together or make a joint report. The board of visitors shall report to the court from time to time the condition of children received by or in charge of such institutions, societies, associations, or individuals. It shall be the duty of every institution, society, or association, or individual receiving and caring for children to permit any member or members of the board of visitation to visit and inspect such institution, society, association or home where such child is kept, in all its departments, so that a full report may be made to the court.
[ 2010 c 8 s 4002; 1913 c 160 s 18; RRS s 1987-18.]

catchline: Board of visitation.


title: RCW 13.04.240

text:
An order of court adjudging a child a juvenile offender or dependent under the provisions of this chapter shall in no case be deemed a conviction of crime.
[ 2010 c 150 s 1; 1961 c 302 s 16. Prior: 1913 c 160 s 10, part; RCW 13.04.090, part.]

catchline: Court order not deemed conviction of crime.


title: RCW 13.04.300

text:
Nothing in chapter 13.04, 13.06, 13.32A, 13.34, or 13.40 RCW may be construed to prevent a juvenile from being found both dependent and an offender if there exists a factual basis for such a finding.
[ 1983 c 3 s 15; 1979 c 155 s 14.]
Notes:
Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.

catchline: Juvenile may be both dependent and an offender.


title: RCW 13.04.450

text:
The provisions of chapters 13.04 and 13.40 RCW, as now or hereafter amended, shall be the exclusive authority for the adjudication and disposition of juvenile offenders except where otherwise expressly provided. Chapter 10.22 RCW does not apply to juvenile offender proceedings, including diversion, under chapter 13.40 RCW.
[ 1985 c 257 s 5; 1981 c 299 s 20.]
Notes:
Severability—1985 c 257: See note following RCW 13.34.165.

catchline: Chapters 13.04 and 13.40 RCW as exclusive authority for adjudication and disposition of juvenile offenders—Chapter 10.22 RCW does not apply to proceedings under chapter 13.40 RCW.


title: RCW 13.04.800

text:
(1) The Washington state institute for public policy must:
(a) Assess the impact of chapter 162, Laws of 2018, sections 2 through 6, chapter 322, Laws of 2019, and sections 2 and 3, chapter 206, Laws of 2021 on community safety, racial disproportionality, recidivism, state expenditures, and youth rehabilitation, to the extent possible; and
(b) Conduct a cost-benefit analysis, including health impacts and recidivism effects, of extending RCW 72.01.410 to include all offenses committed under the age of twenty-one.
(2) The institute shall submit, in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, a preliminary report on the requirements listed in subsection (1) of this section to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2023, and a final report to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2031.
[ 2021 c 206 s 9; 2019 c 322 s 5; 2018 c 162 s 9.]
Notes:
Contingent effective date—Findings—Appropriation—Rental vouchers—2021 c 206: See notes following RCW 72.01.412.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 322: See note following RCW 72.01.410.

catchline: Report to legislature—2021 c 206 ss 2 and 3; 2019 c 322 ss 2-6; 2018 c 162.


title: RCW 13.06.010

text:
It is the intention of the legislature in enacting this chapter to increase the protection afforded the citizens of this state, to require community planning, to provide necessary services and supervision for juvenile offenders in the community when appropriate, to reduce reliance on state-operated correctional institutions for offenders whose standard range disposition does not include commitment of the offender to the department, to encourage the community to efficiently and effectively provide community services to juvenile offenders through consolidation of service delivery systems, and to provide effective services and referrals to referred and diverted youth to prevent the need for formal court involvement whenever possible.
[ 2025 c 140 s 4; 1983 c 191 s 1; 1969 ex.s. c 165 s 1.]
Notes:
Findings—Intent—2025 c 140: See note following RCW 13.40.080.
Effective date—1969 ex.s. c 165: "This act shall become effective on July 1, 1969." [ 1969 ex.s. c 165 s 7.]

catchline: Intention.


title: RCW 13.06.020

text:
From any state moneys made available for such purpose, the state of Washington, through the department of children, youth, and families, shall, in accordance with this chapter and applicable departmental rules, share in the cost of providing services to juveniles.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 716; 1983 c 191 s 2; 1979 c 141 s 13; 1969 ex.s. c 165 s 2.]
Notes:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 ss 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.

catchline: State to share in cost.


title: RCW 13.06.030

text:
The department of children, youth, and families shall adopt rules prescribing minimum standards for the operation of consolidated juvenile services programs for juvenile offenders and such other rules as may be necessary for the administration of the provisions of this chapter. Consolidated juvenile services is a mechanism through which the department of children, youth, and families supports local county comprehensive program plans in providing services to offender groups. Standards shall be sufficiently flexible to support current programs which have demonstrated effectiveness and efficiency, to foster development of innovative and improved services for juvenile offenders, to permit direct contracting with private vendors, and to encourage community support for and assistance to local programs. The secretary of children, youth, and families shall seek advice from appropriate juvenile justice system participants in developing standards and procedures for the operation of consolidated juvenile services programs and the distribution of funds under this chapter.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 717; 1983 c 191 s 3; 1979 c 141 s 14; 1969 ex.s. c 165 s 3.]
Notes:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 ss 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.

catchline: Rules—Standards—"Consolidated juvenile services" defined.


title: RCW 13.06.040

text:
Any county or group of counties may make application to the department of children, youth, and families in the manner and form prescribed by the department for financial aid for the cost of consolidated juvenile services programs. Any such application must include a plan or plans for providing consolidated services to juvenile offenders in accordance with standards of the department.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 718; 1983 c 191 s 4; 1979 c 141 s 15; 1969 ex.s. c 165 s 4.]
Notes:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 ss 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.

catchline: Application by county or counties for state financial aid.


title: RCW 13.06.050

text:
No county shall be entitled to receive any state funds provided by this chapter until its application and plan are approved, and unless and until the minimum standards prescribed by the department of children, youth, and families are complied with and then only on such terms as are set forth in this section. In addition, any county making application for state funds under this chapter that also operates a juvenile detention facility must have standards of operations in place that include: Intake and admissions, medical and health care, communication, correspondence, visiting and telephone use, security and control, sanitation and hygiene, juvenile rights, rules and discipline, property, juvenile records, safety and emergency procedures, programming, release and transfer, training and staff development, and food service.
(1) The distribution of funds to a county or a group of counties shall be based on criteria including but not limited to the county's per capita income, regional or county at-risk populations, juvenile crime or arrest rates, rates of poverty, size of racial minority populations, existing programs, and the effectiveness and efficiency of consolidating local programs towards reducing commitments to state correctional facilities for offenders whose standard range disposition does not include commitment of the offender to the department and reducing reliance on other traditional departmental services.
(2) The secretary of children, youth, and families will reimburse a county upon presentation and approval of a valid claim pursuant to the provisions of this chapter based on actual performance in meeting the terms and conditions of the approved plan and contract. Funds received by participating counties under this chapter shall not be used to replace local funds for existing programs.
[ 2020 c 262 s 2; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 719; 1993 c 415 s 7; (2010 1st sp.s. c 37 s 910 expired June 30, 2011); 1983 c 191 s 5; 1979 c 151 s 9; 1977 ex.s. c 307 s 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 198 s 1; 1971 ex.s. c 165 s 1; 1969 ex.s. c 165 s 5.]
Notes:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 ss 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Expiration date—2010 1st sp.s. c 37 s 910: "Section 910 of this act expires June 30, 2011." [ 2010 1st sp.s. c 37 s 956.]
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 37: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 4, 2010]." [ 2010 1st sp.s. c 37 s 958.]
Intent—1993 c 415: See note following RCW 2.56.030.
Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 307: "This 1977 amendatory act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1977." [ 1977 ex.s. c 307 s 3.]
Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 198: "This 1973 amendatory act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect on July 1, 1973." [ 1973 1st ex.s. c 198 s 3.]

catchline: Conditions for receiving state funds—Criteria for distribution of funds.


title: RCW 13.16.020

text:
The attention of the legislature having been called to the absence of juvenile detention facilities in the various counties of the state, the legislature hereby declares that this situation constitutes an emergency demanding the invocation by the several counties affected of the emergency powers granted by virtue of RCW 36.40.140 through 36.40.200.
[ 1945 c 188 s 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 2004-1.]

catchline: Lack of detention facilities constitutes emergency.


title: RCW 13.16.030

text:
The construction, acquisition and maintenance of juvenile detention facilities for dependent, wayward and delinquent children, separate and apart from the detention facilities for adults, is hereby declared to be a mandatory function of the several counties of the state.
[ 1945 c 188 s 2; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 2004-2.]

catchline: Mandatory function of counties.


title: RCW 13.16.040

text:
Boards of county commissioners in the various counties now suffering from a lack of adequate detention facilities for dependent, delinquent and wayward children shall, in the manner provided by law, declare an emergency and appropriate, in the manner provided by law, sufficient funds to meet all demands for adequate care of dependent, delinquent and wayward children. All appropriations made under the provisions of RCW 13.16.020 through 13.16.080 are to be used exclusively for the acquisition, purchase, construction or leasing of real and personal property and the employment and payment of salaries for an adequate staff of juvenile officers and necessary clerical staff and assistants and for furnishing suitable food, clothing and recreational facilities for dependent, delinquent and wayward children.
[ 1945 c 188 s 3; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 2004-3.]

catchline: Counties authorized to acquire facilities and employ adequate staffs.


title: RCW 13.16.050

text:
In connection with the financing of facilities and the employment of a staff of juvenile officers for dependent, delinquent and wayward children, the various boards of county commissioners affected shall attempt to secure such advances, loans, grants in aid, donations as gifts as may be secured from the federal government or any of its agencies or from the state government or from other public or private institutions or individuals.
[ 1945 c 188 s 4; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 2004-4.]

catchline: Federal or state aid.


title: RCW 13.16.060

text:
Appropriations made under authority and by virtue of RCW 13.16.020 through 13.16.080 and debts incurred by any county in carrying out the provisions of RCW 13.16.020 through 13.16.080 may exceed all statutory limitations otherwise applicable and limiting the debt any county may incur.
[ 1945 c 188 s 5; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 2004-5.]

catchline: Statutory debt limits may be exceeded.


title: RCW 13.16.070

text:
In order to carry out the provisions of RCW 13.16.020 through 13.16.080 the several counties affected shall utilize any and all methods available to them by law for financing the program authorized by RCW 13.16.020 through 13.16.080 and may fund any and all debts incurred by the issuance of general obligation bonds of the county in the manner provided by law, without submitting the same to a vote of the people.
[ 1945 c 188 s 6; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 2004-6.]

catchline: Bonds may be issued without vote of electors.


title: RCW 13.16.080

text:
In order to carry out the provisions of RCW 13.16.020 through 13.16.080 the board of county commissioners is hereby authorized, any law to the contrary notwithstanding, to allocate any funds that may be available in any item or class of the budget as presently constituted to the fund to be used to carry out the provisions of RCW 13.16.020 through 13.16.080.
[ 1945 c 188 s 7; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 2004-7.]

catchline: Allocation of budgeted funds.


title: RCW 13.16.100

text:
Motion pictures unrated after November 1968 or rated R, X, or NC-17 by the motion picture association of America shall not be shown in juvenile detention facilities or facilities operated by the department of children, youth, and families.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 629; 1994 sp.s. c 7 s 807.]
Notes:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 ss 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.

catchline: Motion pictures.


title: RCW 13.20.010

text:
The judges of the superior court of any county with a population of one million or more are hereby authorized, by majority vote, to appoint a board of managers to administer, subject to the approval and authority of such superior court, the probation and detention services for dependent and delinquent children coming under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court.
Such board shall consist of four citizens of the county and the judge who has been selected to preside over the juvenile court.
[ 1991 c 363 s 12; 1955 c 232 s 1.]
Notes:
Purpose—Captions not law—1991 c 363: See notes following RCW 2.32.180.

catchline: Board of managers—Appointment authorized—Composition.


title: RCW 13.20.020

text:
The nonjudicial members of the board first appointed shall be appointed for the respective terms of one, two, three, and four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified; and thereafter their successors shall be appointed for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified.
Any such member of the board may be removed at any time by majority vote of the judges of the superior court.
Vacancies on the board may be filled at any time by majority vote of said judges, and such appointee shall hold office for the remainder of the term of the member in whose stead he or she was appointed.
[ 2010 c 8 s 4003; 1955 c 232 s 2.]

catchline: Terms of office—Removal—Vacancies.


title: RCW 13.20.030

text:
The judicial member of the board shall be the chair thereof; a majority thereof shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business; and the board shall have authority to organize itself in such manner and to establish such rules of procedure as it deems proper for the performance of its duties.
[ 2010 c 8 s 4004; 1955 c 232 s 3.]


title: RCW 13.20.040

text:
The juvenile court board of managers shall:
(1) Have general supervision and care of all physical structures and grounds connected with the rendition of probation and detention services and power to do everything necessary to the proper maintenance thereof within the limits of the appropriations authorized.
(2) Subject to the approval and authority of said superior court, the board of managers shall have authority and power to determine the type and extent of probation and detention services to be conducted in connection with the juvenile court, and authority over all matters concerning employment, job classifications, salary scales, qualifications, and number of personnel necessarily involved in the rendition of probation and detention services.
(3) Prepare, in accordance with the provisions of the county budget law, and file with the county auditor a detailed and itemized estimate, both of probable revenues from sources other than taxation and of all expenditures required for the rendition of the services under the jurisdiction of said board.
(4) Prepare and file with the superior court on July 1st of each year, and at such other times and in such form as the court shall require, a report of its operations.
[ 1955 c 232 s 4.]

catchline: Powers and duties of board.


title: RCW 13.20.050

text:
No member of the board shall receive any compensation or emolument whatever for services as such board member.
[ 1955 c 232 s 5.]

catchline: Compensation of members.


title: RCW 13.20.060

text:
In addition, and alternatively, to the authority granted by RCW 13.20.010, the judges of the superior court of any county with a population of one million or more operating under a county charter providing for an elected county executive are hereby authorized, by a majority vote, subject to approval by ordinance of the legislative authority of the county to transfer to the county executive the responsibility for, and administration of all or part of juvenile court services, including detention, intake and probation. The superior court and county executive of such county are further authorized to establish a five-member juvenile court advisory board to advise the county in its administration of such services, facilities and programs. If the advisory board is established, two members of the advisory board shall be appointed by the superior court, two members shall be appointed by the county executive, and one member shall be selected by the vote of the other four members. The county is authorized to contract or otherwise make arrangements with other public or private agencies to provide all or a part of such services, facilities and programs. Subsequent to any transfer to the county of responsibility and administration of such services, facilities and programs pursuant to the foregoing authority, the judges of such superior court, by majority vote subject to the approval by ordinance of the legislative authority of the county, may retransfer the same to the superior court.
[ 1991 c 363 s 13; 1975 1st ex.s. c 124 s 1.]
Notes:
Purpose—Captions not law—1991 c 363: See notes following RCW 2.32.180.

catchline: Transfer of administration of juvenile court services to county executive—Authorized—Advisory board—Procedure.


title: RCW 13.22.005

text:
(1) The legislature finds that prolonged isolation for juveniles may cause harm. Prolonged solitary confinement has also been shown as ineffective at reducing behavioral incidents and may increase anxiety and anger in youth.
(2) Creating alternative solutions to solitary confinement for juveniles will further protect the well-being of juveniles in all detention facilities and institutions and enhance the rehabilitative goals of Washington's juvenile justice system. Chapter 333, Laws of 2020 seeks to end the use of solitary confinement in juvenile facilities when used as a form of punishment or retaliation. Chapter 333, Laws of 2020 also seeks to limit placement in isolation, except in the circumstances outlined in RCW 13.22.020. Juvenile institutions and detention facilities must implement a system of graduated interventions to avoid the use of solitary confinement. Less restrictive forms of confinement should be used to regulate the behavior of juveniles in institutions and detention facilities.
(3) The legislature intends to prevent the use of solitary confinement and, in the limited instances of isolation, ensure that the use advances the rehabilitative goals of Washington's juvenile justice system, and that it is not used as a punitive measure.
[ 2020 c 333 s 1.]

catchline: Finding—Intent—2020 c 333.


title: RCW 13.22.010

text:
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Department" means the department of children, youth, and families.
(2) "Detention facility" means:
(a) Any detention facility as defined under RCW 13.40.020; and
(b) Any juvenile correctional facility under alternative administration operated by a consortium of counties under RCW 13.04.035.
(3) "Imminent harm" means immediate and impending threat of a person causing bodily injury to self or others.
(4) "Institution" has the same meaning as in RCW 13.40.020.
(5) "Isolation" means confinement that occurs (a) when a youth is separated from the youth population and placed in a room for longer than fifteen minutes for the purpose of discipline, behavior modification, or due to an imminent threat to the safety of the youth or others; and (b) in a room other than the room assigned to the youth for sleeping. Juveniles are in isolation from the moment they are separated from others until they have rejoined the population. Juveniles who are pregnant shall not be put into isolation. Maintaining appropriate gender separation does not constitute isolation.
(6) "Juvenile" means:
(a) Any individual who is under the chronological age of eighteen years; and
(b) Any individual under the chronological age of twenty-five years who is confined in an institution, including an individual confined in an institution under RCW 72.01.410.
(7) "Juvenile court administrator" means an administrator appointed pursuant to RCW 13.04.035.
(8) "Room confinement" means a juvenile is separated from the youth population and placed in a room or cell that the juvenile is assigned to for sleeping, other than during normal sleeping hours or interim rest hours. "Room confinement" does not include time a youth requests to spend in his or her room or rest periods in between facility programming. Juveniles are in room confinement from the moment they are separated from others until they are permitted to rejoin the population.
(9) "Solitary confinement" means a youth is involuntarily separated from the youth population and placed in a room or cell other than the room assigned to the youth for sleeping for longer than fifteen minutes for punitive purposes. Different terminology does not exempt practice from being "solitary confinement."
[ 2020 c 333 s 2.]

catchline: Definitions.


title: RCW 13.22.020

text:
(1) The use of solitary confinement for juveniles in a detention facility or institution is prohibited.
(2) A juvenile may only be placed in isolation or room confinement in a detention facility or institution as authorized in this section.
(a)(i) Total isolation and room confinement of a juvenile shall be limited in duration to no more than four hours in any twenty-four hour period. Detention facilities and institutions can exceed those four hours, including if the extension is necessary due to subsequent or multiple incidents, if the following requirements are met:
(A) The reason for isolation or room confinement is documented, including the basis for the extension, the date and time the juvenile was first placed in isolation or room confinement, and when the juvenile is eventually released from isolation or room confinement;
(B) An individualized plan that includes the goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate the juvenile to the general population is developed;
(C) The detention facility or institution superintendent or his or her designee provides documented authorization every four hours thereafter.
(ii) A medical and mental health assessment may occur after the juvenile's release so as not to extend his or her time in isolation or confinement.
(iii) If the total isolation or room confinement exceeds twenty-four hours, then the secretary, or his or her designee, of the department or the juvenile court administrator must provide documented authorization.
(b) Each juvenile placed in isolation or room confinement shall be visually checked at least every fifteen minutes, and staff shall attend to the needs of the juvenile at that time. Staff shall attempt to communicate with an awake juvenile during required checks to evaluate and encourage the juvenile on the goals and objectives the juvenile needs to achieve in order to be released from isolation or room confinement.
(c) Every instance of isolation and room confinement shall be documented in accordance with RCW 13.22.040 or 13.22.050.
(d) When a juvenile is placed in isolation or under room confinement, the juvenile must have access to:
(i) Clothing;
(ii) Mattress and bedding;
(iii) Medication under staff supervision;
(iv) A toilet and sink at least hourly;
(v) A bath or shower at least daily;
(vi) Necessary mental health services; and
(vii) Reading material, paper, writing material, envelopes, and treatment material, unless precluded by suicide precaution level or the items would hinder staff efforts to resolve the problems that caused isolation or room confinement.
(e) Staff must remove the juvenile from isolation and room confinement when one of the following requirements is met:
(i) The purpose of the confinement is met;
(ii) The desired behavior is evident; or
(iii) The juvenile has been evaluated by a professional who has determined the juvenile is no longer an imminent risk to self, staff, or the general population. The institution or detention facility may designate who counts as a professional.
(f) Isolation can be used when:
(i) Isolation is necessary to prevent imminent harm based on the juvenile's behavior, and less restrictive alternatives were unsuccessful;
(ii) The juvenile needs to be held in isolation awaiting transfer of facilities;
(iii) The juvenile needs to be placed in isolation overnight due to disruptive behavior that prevents the nighttime routine of other juvenile residents; or
(iv) It is necessary to respond to an escape attempt.
(g) Room confinement can be used when it is necessary to prevent behavior that causes disruption of the detention facility or institution, but the behavior does not rise to the level of imminent harm including, but not limited to, behavior that may constitute a violation of law.
(3) Nothing in this section requires that juveniles be placed with adults while in custody.
[ 2020 c 333 s 3.]

catchline: Juvenile solitary confinement prohibited—Exceptions.


title: RCW 13.22.030

text:
(1) The department shall, by July 1, 2021, adopt a model policy prohibiting the use of solitary confinement of juveniles in detention facilities and institutions, with the goal of also limiting the use and duration of isolation and room confinement. In determining the model policy, the department must consult with appropriate stakeholders including, but not limited to, juvenile court administrators, impacted youth, and representatives of staff. At a minimum, the model policy must include:
(a) Isolation. Isolation may only be used as a last resort when less restrictive methods have not been effective. Where needed, medical professionals must assess or evaluate any juvenile in isolation as soon as possible after the juvenile is placed in isolation, and qualified mental health professionals must evaluate and develop a care plan for juveniles placed in isolation to prevent self-harm as soon as possible after the juvenile is placed in isolation. The model policy must include measures to prevent the use of isolation, while protecting the safety and security of incarcerated juveniles and their peers, the staff of the detention facilities and institutions, other persons who work in the detention facilities and institutions, and visitors.
(b) Room confinement. Room confinement is the preferred option for maladaptive or negative behavior. Staff will use the least amount of time to meet the purpose of the intervention. The model policy must include measures to prevent the use of room confinement, while protecting the safety and security of incarcerated juveniles and their peers, the staff of the detention facilities and institutions, other persons who work in the detention facilities and institutions, and visitors.
(2) By December 1, 2021, the detention facility or institution shall review and either (a) adopt the model policy established in this section or (b) notify the department of the reasons the detention facility or institution will not adopt the model policy, including how the detention facility or institution's policies and procedures differ from the model policy.
[ 2020 c 333 s 4.]

catchline: Model policy.


title: RCW 13.22.040

text:
(1) The department must compile, on a monthly basis until November 1, 2022, the following information with respect to juveniles confined in all state institutions and facilities used for juvenile rehabilitation for whom isolation or room confinement was used in excess of one hour:
(a) The number of times isolation and room confinement were used;
(b) The circumstances leading to the use of isolation and room confinement;
(c) The duration of each use of isolation and whether, for each instance of isolation, the use of isolation lasted more than four hours within a twenty-four hour period;
(d) Whether or not supervisory review occurred and was documented for each instance of isolation and room confinement;
(e) The race and age of the juvenile for each instance of isolation and room confinement;
(f) Whether or not a medical assessment or review and a mental health assessment or review were conducted and documented for each instance of isolation; and
(g) If the affected juvenile was not afforded access to medication, meals, and reading material during the term of confinement for each instance of isolation and room confinement.
(2) Until November 1, 2022, information collected under subsection (1) of this section must be compiled into a report and submitted in compliance with RCW 13.22.060(1).
(3) After November 1, 2022, the department must annually compile the information collected under subsection (1) of this section. The information collected must be posted on the department's website.
[ 2020 c 333 s 5.]

catchline: Reporting requirements for the department.


title: RCW 13.22.050

text:
(1) A county operating a detention facility must compile, on a monthly basis until November 1, 2022, the following information with respect to the detention facility for whom isolation or room confinement was used in excess of one hour:
(a) The number of times isolation and room confinement were used;
(b) The circumstances leading to the use of isolation and room confinement;
(c) The duration of each use of isolation and whether, for each instance of isolation, the use of isolation lasted more or less than four hours within a twenty-four hour period, and, for instances lasting more than four hours, the length of time the juvenile remained in isolation;
(d) Whether or not supervisory review occurred and was documented for each instance of isolation and room confinement;
(e) The race and age of the juvenile for each instance of isolation and room confinement;
(f) Whether or not a medical assessment or review and a mental health assessment or review were conducted and documented for each instance of isolation; and
(g) If the affected juvenile was not afforded access to medication, meals, and reading material during the term of confinement for each instance of isolation and room confinement.
(2) Until November 1, 2022, information collected under subsection (1) of this section must be compiled into a report and submitted in compliance with RCW 13.22.060(1).
(3) After November 1, 2022, a county operating a detention facility must annually compile the information collected under subsection (1) of this section. The information collected must be posted on the detention facility's website.
[ 2020 c 333 s 6.]

catchline: Reporting requirements for a county.


title: RCW 13.22.060

text:
(1) Information collected under RCW 13.22.040(2), 13.22.050(2), and 13.04.116(1)(c) must be reported to the department of children, youth, and families by December 1, 2021, and an updated report must be submitted to the department by November 1, 2022. The department must compile the reported data and, in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, provide a data report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2022.
(2) Beginning in January 2023, the department shall conduct periodic reviews of policies, procedures, and use of solitary confinement, isolation, and room confinement in juvenile detention facilities and institutions. Every three years, the department shall prepare a report to the legislature summarizing its reviews.
[ 2020 c 333 s 7.]

catchline: Information reporting—Data report to the legislature.


title: RCW 13.22.900

text:
If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements that are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this act is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect to the agencies directly affected, and this finding does not affect the operation of the remainder of this act in its application to the agencies concerned. Rules adopted under this act must meet federal requirements that are a necessary condition to the receipt of federal funds by the state.
[ 2020 c 333 s 9.]

catchline: Conflict with federal requirements—2020 c 333.