Local Juvenile Court Rule 3.9
                             GUARDIANSHIP IN JUVENILE COURT


    (A)  Generally.  Any party to a dependency proceeding may file a petition requesting
that guardianship be created as to a dependent child pursuant to RCW 13.34.230.

    (B)  Procedure.  Once a petition has been filed with the Clerk of the Court,
the petitioner shall:

        1. Notify the Department of Social and Health Services;

        2. Schedule a date and time for a hearing on the petition and file a Notice
and Summons stating such information;

    (C)  Order.  If the court establishes a guardianship pursuant to RCW 13.34.231,
it shall enter an Order to that effect.  In addition, the Order shall address:

        1. The appropriate frequency of visitation between the parent(s) and child;

        2. The need for continued involvement of the supervising agency and the
nature of that involvement, if any;

        3. Notice that any party may seek modification of the guardianship pursuant
to RCW 13.34.150; and

        4. Any other appropriate matter.


[Adopted  effective  April  1,  1988,  Amended  effective  September  1,  2006, September 1, 2012]