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Wash. Juv. Ct. R. 5A.2

Scheduling of Fact-Finding Hearing

activein force · 1997-09-01 – presentact-effective-date

When a proper petition has been filed, pursuant to RCW 13.32A.192 the court shall

schedule a fact-finding hearing. For a child who resides in a place other than his or her parent’s

home and other than an out-of-home placement as defined in RCW 13.32A.030, a hearing shall

be held within 5 calendar days unless the last calendar day is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, in

which case the hearing shall be held on the preceding judicial day. For a child living at home or

in an out-of-home placement, a hearing shall be held within 10 days.

History

[Adopted effective September 1, 1997; Amended effective September 1, 1997.]

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2026-09-16
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2026-09-16
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