Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.040 (2026)

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(1) A juvenile may be taken into custody:

(a) Pursuant to a court order if a complaint is filed with the court alleging, and the court finds probable cause to believe, that the juvenile has committed an offense or has violated terms of a disposition order or release order; or

(b) Without a court order, by a law enforcement officer if grounds exist for the arrest of an adult in identical circumstances. Admission to, and continued custody in, a court detention facility shall be governed by subsection (2) of this section; or

(d) Where the secretary or the secretary's designee has suspended the parole of a juvenile offender.

(2) A juvenile may not be held in detention unless there is probable cause to believe that:

(a) The juvenile has committed an offense or has violated the terms of a disposition order; and

(i) The juvenile will likely fail to appear for further proceedings; or

(ii) Detention is required to protect the juvenile from himself or herself; or

(iii) The juvenile is a threat to community safety; or

(iv) The juvenile will intimidate witnesses or otherwise unlawfully interfere with the administration of justice; or

(v) The juvenile has committed a crime while another case was pending; or

(b) The juvenile is a fugitive from justice; or

(d) The juvenile is a material witness.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, and within available funds, a juvenile who has been found guilty of one of the following offenses shall be detained pending disposition: Rape in the first or second degree (RCW 9A.44.040 and 9A.44.050); or rape of a child in the first degree (RCW 9A.44.073).

(4) Upon a finding that members of the community have threatened the health of a juvenile taken into custody, at the juvenile's request the court may order continued detention pending further order of the court.

(5) Except as provided in RCW 9.41.280, a juvenile detained under this section may be released upon posting a probation bond set by the court. The juvenile's parent or guardian may sign for the probation bond. A court authorizing such a release shall issue an order containing a statement of conditions imposed upon the juvenile and shall set the date of his or her next court appearance. The court shall advise the juvenile of any conditions specified in the order and may at any time amend such an order in order to impose additional or different conditions of release upon the juvenile or to return the juvenile to custody for failing to conform to the conditions imposed. In addition to requiring the juvenile to appear at the next court date, the court may condition the probation bond on the juvenile's compliance with conditions of release. The juvenile's parent or guardian may notify the court that the juvenile has failed to conform to the conditions of release or the provisions in the probation bond. If the parent notifies the court of the juvenile's failure to comply with the probation bond, the court shall notify the surety. As provided in the terms of the bond, the surety shall provide notice to the court of the offender's noncompliance. A juvenile may be released only to a responsible adult or the department of children, youth, and families. Failure to appear on the date scheduled by the court pursuant to this section shall constitute the crime of bail jumping.

[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 606; 2002 c 171 s 2; 1999 c 167 s 2; 1997 c 338 s 13; 1995 c 395 s 4; 1979 c 155 s 57; 1977 ex.s. c 291 s 58.]

Notes:

Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 ss 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.

Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.

Effective date—2002 c 171: See note following RCW 72.01.410.

Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.

Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.

Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.

Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 9 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1983–2025 · leading case: Schall v. Martin, 467 U.S. 253 (1984).

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Schall v. Martin, 467 U.S. 253 (1984). · cites it 2× “1-248 (1982); Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.040 (1983); W. Va.”

Galvez v. Cuccinelli, 387 F. Supp. 3d 1208 (W.D. Wash. 2019). · cites it 2× “RCW 13.40.040(5) ; RCW 13.40.300. When committing juveniles to DSHS, courts have the power to make the findings necessary for an immigrant youth to pursue SIJ status.”

State v. Murphy, 669 P.2d 891 (Wash. Ct. App. 1983). “The disposition court may impose conditions on release pending appeal as provided in RCW 13.40.040(4) and 13.40.050(6). Upon the expiration of the period of commitment or detention specified in this subsection, the court may also impose such conditions on the respondent's…”

State of Washington v. A.M.W., 545 P.3d 394 (Wash. Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 16× “Thus, RCW 13.40.040 provides judges authority to issue warrants under a wide array of circumstances.”

State v. Mounts, 122 P.3d 745 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). “050(1)(b) (if an information is filed, a detention hearing must be held within 72 hours); RCW 13.”

State v. L.W., 6 P.3d 596 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000). “See RCW 13.40.040. See RCW 13.40.050. Janovich v.”

State v. A.M.W. (Wash. 2025). · cites it 31× “This opinion addresses a question of first impression concerning these two provisions: do they conflict and, if so, which one prevails? The statute addressing juvenile arrest warrants, RCW 13.”

State v. Mounts, 130 Wash. App. 219 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). “050(l)(b) (if an information is filed, a detention hearing must be held within 72 hours); RCW 13.40.050(2) (a juvenile and/or his or her parents must be given notice of the detention hearing, the time, place, and purpose of the hearing, and the juvenile must be advised of his or…”

State v. LW, 6 P.3d 596 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000). “[10] See RCW 13.40.040. [11] See RCW 13.40.050. [12] Janovich v.”

— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.040(1) — 1 case

State v. A.M.W. (Wash. 2025). “This opinion addresses a question of first impression concerning these two provisions: do they conflict and, if so, which one prevails? The statute addressing juvenile arrest warrants, RCW 13.”

— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.040(1)(a) — 3 cases

State v. Mounts, 122 P.3d 745 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). “050(1)(b) (if an information is filed, a detention hearing must be held within 72 hours); RCW 13.”

State of Washington v. A.M.W., 545 P.3d 394 (Wash. Ct. App. 2024). “Thus, RCW 13.40.040 provides judges authority to issue warrants under a wide array of circumstances.”

— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.040(1)(b) — 1 case

State of Washington v. A.M.W., 545 P.3d 394 (Wash. Ct. App. 2024). “Thus, RCW 13.40.040 provides judges authority to issue warrants under a wide array of circumstances.”

— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.040(1)(c) — 1 case

— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.040(2)(a)(ii) — 1 case

— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.040(4) — 1 case

— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.040(5) — 2 cases

Galvez v. Cuccinelli, 387 F. Supp. 3d 1208 (W.D. Wash. 2019). “RCW 13.40.040(5) ; RCW 13.40.300. When committing juveniles to DSHS, courts have the power to make the findings necessary for an immigrant youth to pursue SIJ status.”

— Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.040(l)(a) — 1 case

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