Wash. Juv. Ct. R. JuCR 2.2

As amended through August 27, 2024
Rule JuCR 2.2 - Release of Juvenile From Shelter Care Without Hearing
(a) If Shelter Care Is Without Court Order. If a juvenile is taken into shelter care without a court order pursuant to RCW 13.34.055 or RCW 26.44.050, the juvenile shall be released unless a petition alleging dependency is filed within 72 hours (excluding Sundays and holidays) after taking the juvenile into custody.
(b) If Shelter Care Is With Court Order. If a juvenile is taken into shelter care pursuant to a court order, the juvenile shall be released unless an order authorizing continued shelter care is entered within 72 hours (excluding Sundays and holidays) after the juvenile is taken into custody.

Wash. Juv. Ct. R. JuCR 2.2

Adopted effective 7/1/1978; Amended effective 9/1/1987.