Wash. Rev. Code § 13.64.040

Current through Chapter 376 of the 2024 Regular Session
Section 13.64.040 - Hearing on petition
(1) The hearing on the petition shall be before a judicial officer, sitting without a jury. Prior to the presentation of proof the judicial officer shall determine whether:
(a) The petitioning minor understands the consequences of the petition regarding his or her legal rights and responsibilities;
(b) a guardian ad litem should be appointed to investigate the allegations of the petition and file a report with the court.
(2) For the purposes of this section, the term "judicial officer" means:
(a) A judge;
(b) a superior court commissioner of a unified family court if the county operates a unified family court; or
(c) any superior court commissioner if the county does not operate a unified family court. The term does not include a judge pro tempore.

RCW 13.64.040

2001 c 161 § 1; 1993 c 294 § 4.