§ 13.90.010 Definitions
§ 13.90.020 Petition for guardianship — Requirements
§ 13.90.030 Petition for guardianship — Hearing
§ 13.90.040 Order establishing guardianship
§ 13.90.050 Motion for modification — Motion for appointment of a new guardian
§ 13.90.060 Termination of guardianship
§ 13.90.070 Right to counsel
§ 13.90.900 Purpose
§ 13.90.901 Findings — Intent — 2017 c 279
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 13.90 - Vulnerable youth guardianship program

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.