JuCR
RULE 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.
Pursuant to 1998 C328 sec 1, amending RCW 13.34.050.
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