Legal Information

New Law

• Joel’s Law –  How To File a Joel’s Law Petition  –  In effect as of July 24, 2015. Allows certain parties including guardians to petition Superior Court for involuntary detention under certain circumstances.

Washington Courts

• General Rule 23- Rule for Certifying Professional Guardian
• Standards of Practice – Current
• Proposed Regulation
• Court Form
• Guardian List

Statutes

• Chapter 11.88 RCW Guardianship — appointment, qualification, removal of guardian
• Chapter 11.92 RCW Guardianship — powers and duties of guardian or limited guardian
• Chapter 11.90 RCW Uniform Adult Guardianship and protective proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
• RCW 11.94 Power of Attorney