WA · rules
Wash. Juv. Ct. R. 2.1
Placement of Juvenile in Shelter Care Generally
(a) Without Court Order. A juvenile may be placed in shelter care without court order if
the juvenile has been taken into custody pursuant to RCW 13.34.055 or RCW 26.44.050.
(b) With Court Order. A juvenile may be placed in shelter care with a court order if:
(1) A dependency petition has been filed pursuant to rule 3.2 and a motion has been made
pursuant to section (c); or
(2) The juvenile has previously been found to be dependent, is the subject of a disposition
order still in effect, and a motion has been made pursuant to section (c).
(c) Obtaining an Order to Take Child into Custody--Supporting Affidavit or
Declaration Filed. A request for an order pursuant to RCW 13.34.050 shall be by motion
supported by an affidavit or declaration filed by the department in support of the petition setting
forth specific factual information pursuant to RCW 13.34.050 and demonstrating a risk of
imminent harm for the child.
(d) Obtaining an Order to Take Child into Custody--No Supporting Affidavit or
Declaration Filed. A request for an order pursuant to RCW 13.34.050 in which the department
has not filed with the court a supporting affidavit or declaration shall not be approved until the
parents have been provided notice and the opportunity to be heard.
History
[Adopted effective July 1, 1978; Amended effective September 1, 1987; September 1, 1999.]
Provenance
- Source
- www.courts.wa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-16
- Edition
- 2026-09-16
- Content hash
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