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Code · Washington · Title 13 — Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders · Chapter 13.32A

RCW 13.32A.120

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(1)Where either a child or the child's parent or the person or facility currently providing shelter to the child notifies the center that such individual or individuals cannot agree to the continuation of an out-of-home placement arrived at pursuant to *RCW 13.32A.090 (3)(d)(ii), the administrator of the center shall immediately contact the remaining party or parties to the agreement and shall attempt to bring about the child's return home or to an alternative living arrangement agreeable to the child and the parent as soon as practicable.
(2)If a child and his or her parent cannot agree to an out-of-home placement under *RCW 13.32A.090 (3)(d)(ii), either the child or parent may file a child in need of services petition to approve an out-of-home placement or the parent may file an at-risk youth petition.
(3)If a child and his or her parent cannot agree to the continuation of an out-of-home placement under *RCW 13.32A.090 (3)(d)(ii), either the child or parent may file a child in need of services petition to continue an out-of-home placement or the parent may file an at-risk youth petition.
[ 2000 c 123 s 14 ; 1996 c 133 s 18 ; 1995 c 312 s 11 ; 1990 c 276 s 7 ; 1979 c 155 s 26 .]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: RCW 13.32A.090 was recodified as RCW 43.185C.280 pursuant to 2015 c 69 s 30 .
Findings — Short title — Intent — Construction — 1996 c 133: See notes following RCW 13.32A.197 .
Short title — 1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010 .
Intent — 1990 c 276: See RCW 13.32A.015 .
Conflict with federal requirements — Severability — 1990 c 276: See notes following RCW 13.32A.020 .
Effective date — Severability — 1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011 .
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