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Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.232 (2026)

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(1) An order establishing a dependency guardianship shall:
(a) Appoint a person or agency to serve as dependency guardian for the limited purpose of assisting the court to supervise the dependency;
(b) Specify the dependency guardian's rights and responsibilities concerning the care, custody, and control of the child. A dependency guardian shall not have the authority to consent to the child's adoption;
(c) Specify the dependency guardian's authority, if any, to receive, invest, and expend funds, benefits, or property belonging to the child;
(d) Specify an appropriate frequency of visitation between the parent and the child; and
(e) Specify the need for any continued involvement of the *supervising agency and the nature of that involvement, if any.
(2) Unless the court specifies otherwise in the guardianship order, the dependency guardian shall maintain the physical custody of the child and have the following rights and duties:
(a) Protect, discipline, and educate the child;
(b) Provide food, clothing, shelter, education as required by law, and routine health care for the child;
(c) Consent to necessary health and surgical care and sign a release of health care information to appropriate authorities, pursuant to law;
(d) Consent to social and school activities of the child; and
(e) Provide an annual written accounting to the court regarding receipt by the dependency guardian of any funds, benefits, or property belonging to the child and expenditures made therefrom.
(3) As used in this section, the term "health care" includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, psychological, and psychiatric care and treatment.
(4) The child shall remain dependent for the duration of the guardianship. While the guardianship remains in effect, the dependency guardian shall be a party to any dependency proceedings pertaining to the child.
(5) The guardianship shall remain in effect only until the child is eighteen years of age or until the court terminates the guardianship order, whichever occurs sooner.
[ 2010 c 272 s 14; 1994 c 288 s 7; 1993 c 412 s 4; 1981 c 195 s 3.]

Notes:

*Reviser's note: The definition for "supervising agency" for chapter 13.34 RCW was deleted by 2018 c 284 s 3.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 13 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1987–2025 · leading case: Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs. v. T.P., 182 Wash. 2d 689 (Wash. 2015).
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Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs. v. T.P., 182 Wash. 2d 689 (Wash. 2015). · cites it 3× “See former RCW 13.34.232 (1994). In contrast, termination completely severs the parent and child relationship, as well as DSHS’ services and involvement for the parent.”
In Re Dependency of AC, 98 P.3d 89 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 3× “7(1) (2d ed.2000). [23] 834 A.2d 63 (Del.2003).”
In Re Dependency of RV, 54 P.3d 716 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 11× “'s mother, Shahnaz Fazelinia, appeals the order, maintaining the delegation violates RCW 13.34.232 and her right to appeal. Because RCW 13.”
Fazelinia v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 113 Wash. App. 716 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 11× “’s mother, Shahnaz Fazelinia, appeals the order, maintaining the delegation violates RCW 13.34.232 and her right to appeal. Because RCW 13.”
Hauswirth v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 913 P.2d 844 (Wash. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 3× “The court appoints a person or agency as guardian and (1) defines the guardian’s rights and responsibilities concerning the care, custody, and control of the child, (2) sets an "appropriate frequency of visitation” between parent and child, and (3) specifies the nature of…”
Burrell v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 976 P.2d 113 (Wash. 1999). “Further, under RCW 13.34.232, if the court finds the statutory allegations of RCW 13.”
In Re Dependency of KSC, 976 P.2d 113 (Wash. 1999). “Further, under RCW 13.34.232, if the court finds the statutory allegations of RCW 13.”
North Am. Council on Adoptable Child. v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 739 P.2d 677 (Wash. 1987). · cites it 2× “Any person over the age of twenty-one years who is not otherwise disqualified by this section, any nonprofit corporation, or any Indian tribe may be appointed the guardian of a child under RCW 13.34.232. No person is qualified to serve as a guardian who: (1) Is of unsound mind;…”
Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs. v. Chaffin, 123 Wash. App. 244 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 3× “These are the same rights and responsibilities set forth in the Washington dependency guardianship statute, RCW 13.34.232(2)(a)-(e). The Delaware statutes apparently distinguish between relatives and nonrelatives for guardianship purposes.”
Jada Price & Asa Harris, V. State Of Washington (Wash. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 7× “The State asserts that plaintiffs were under a late form of dependency guardianship pursuant to former RCW 13.34.232 (1994). The State avers that under this dependency guardianship, DSHS was not required to conduct monthly monitoring visits because the court assumes supervision…”
In re Welfare of A.W. (Wash. 2015). · cites it 3× “See former RCW 13.34.232 (1994). In contrast, termination completely severs the parent and child relationship, as well as DSHS' services and involvement for the parent.”
In re the Guardianship of: P.M. (Wash. Ct. App. 2016). “720; RCW 13.34.232(l)(d). This court reversed the decision because the order failed to do so.”
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— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.232(1) — 3 cases
Hauswirth v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 913 P.2d 844 (Wash. Ct. App. 1996). “The court appoints a person or agency as guardian and (1) defines the guardian’s rights and responsibilities concerning the care, custody, and control of the child, (2) sets an "appropriate frequency of visitation” between parent and child, and (3) specifies the nature of…”
In Re Dependency of RV, 54 P.3d 716 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002). “'s mother, Shahnaz Fazelinia, appeals the order, maintaining the delegation violates RCW 13.34.232 and her right to appeal. Because RCW 13.”
Fazelinia v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 113 Wash. App. 716 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002). “’s mother, Shahnaz Fazelinia, appeals the order, maintaining the delegation violates RCW 13.34.232 and her right to appeal. Because RCW 13.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.232(1)(a) — 1 case
Jada Price & Asa Harris, V. State Of Washington (Wash. Ct. App. 2025). “The State asserts that plaintiffs were under a late form of dependency guardianship pursuant to former RCW 13.34.232 (1994). The State avers that under this dependency guardianship, DSHS was not required to conduct monthly monitoring visits because the court assumes supervision…”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.232(1)(b) — 1 case
In Re Dependency of RV, 54 P.3d 716 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002). “'s mother, Shahnaz Fazelinia, appeals the order, maintaining the delegation violates RCW 13.34.232 and her right to appeal. Because RCW 13.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.232(1)(d) — 2 cases
In Re Dependency of RV, 54 P.3d 716 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002). “'s mother, Shahnaz Fazelinia, appeals the order, maintaining the delegation violates RCW 13.34.232 and her right to appeal. Because RCW 13.”
Fazelinia v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 113 Wash. App. 716 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002). “’s mother, Shahnaz Fazelinia, appeals the order, maintaining the delegation violates RCW 13.34.232 and her right to appeal. Because RCW 13.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.232(1)(e) — 1 case
Jada Price & Asa Harris, V. State Of Washington (Wash. Ct. App. 2025). “The State asserts that plaintiffs were under a late form of dependency guardianship pursuant to former RCW 13.34.232 (1994). The State avers that under this dependency guardianship, DSHS was not required to conduct monthly monitoring visits because the court assumes supervision…”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.232(2)(a) — 2 cases
In Re Dependency of AC, 98 P.3d 89 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “7(1) (2d ed.2000). [23] 834 A.2d 63 (Del.2003).”
Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs. v. Chaffin, 123 Wash. App. 244 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “These are the same rights and responsibilities set forth in the Washington dependency guardianship statute, RCW 13.34.232(2)(a)-(e). The Delaware statutes apparently distinguish between relatives and nonrelatives for guardianship purposes.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.232(4) — 6 cases
Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs. v. T.P., 182 Wash. 2d 689 (Wash. 2015). “See former RCW 13.34.232 (1994). In contrast, termination completely severs the parent and child relationship, as well as DSHS’ services and involvement for the parent.”
In Re Dependency of AC, 98 P.3d 89 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “7(1) (2d ed.2000). [23] 834 A.2d 63 (Del.2003).”
Hauswirth v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 913 P.2d 844 (Wash. Ct. App. 1996). “The court appoints a person or agency as guardian and (1) defines the guardian’s rights and responsibilities concerning the care, custody, and control of the child, (2) sets an "appropriate frequency of visitation” between parent and child, and (3) specifies the nature of…”
Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs. v. Chaffin, 123 Wash. App. 244 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “These are the same rights and responsibilities set forth in the Washington dependency guardianship statute, RCW 13.34.232(2)(a)-(e). The Delaware statutes apparently distinguish between relatives and nonrelatives for guardianship purposes.”
Jada Price & Asa Harris, V. State Of Washington (Wash. Ct. App. 2025). “The State asserts that plaintiffs were under a late form of dependency guardianship pursuant to former RCW 13.34.232 (1994). The State avers that under this dependency guardianship, DSHS was not required to conduct monthly monitoring visits because the court assumes supervision…”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.232(5) — 3 cases
In Re Dependency of AC, 98 P.3d 89 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “7(1) (2d ed.2000). [23] 834 A.2d 63 (Del.2003).”
Hauswirth v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 913 P.2d 844 (Wash. Ct. App. 1996). “The court appoints a person or agency as guardian and (1) defines the guardian’s rights and responsibilities concerning the care, custody, and control of the child, (2) sets an "appropriate frequency of visitation” between parent and child, and (3) specifies the nature of…”
Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs. v. Chaffin, 123 Wash. App. 244 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “These are the same rights and responsibilities set forth in the Washington dependency guardianship statute, RCW 13.34.232(2)(a)-(e). The Delaware statutes apparently distinguish between relatives and nonrelatives for guardianship purposes.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.232(l)(b) — 1 case
Fazelinia v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 113 Wash. App. 716 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002). “’s mother, Shahnaz Fazelinia, appeals the order, maintaining the delegation violates RCW 13.34.232 and her right to appeal. Because RCW 13.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.232(l)(d) — 2 cases
Fazelinia v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 113 Wash. App. 716 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002). “’s mother, Shahnaz Fazelinia, appeals the order, maintaining the delegation violates RCW 13.34.232 and her right to appeal. Because RCW 13.”
In re the Guardianship of: P.M. (Wash. Ct. App. 2016). “720; RCW 13.34.232(l)(d). This court reversed the decision because the order failed to do so.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.34.232(l)(e) — 2 cases
Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs. v. T.P., 182 Wash. 2d 689 (Wash. 2015). “See former RCW 13.34.232 (1994). In contrast, termination completely severs the parent and child relationship, as well as DSHS’ services and involvement for the parent.”
In re Welfare of A.W. (Wash. 2015). “See former RCW 13.34.232 (1994). In contrast, termination completely severs the parent and child relationship, as well as DSHS' services and involvement for the parent.”
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