Washington legal term
Official juvenile court file in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Official juvenile court file” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Official juvenile court file” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Official juvenile court file" means the legal file of the juvenile court containing the petition or information, motions, memorandums, briefs, notices of hearing or appearance, service documents, witness and exhibit lists, findings of the court and court orders, agreements, judgments, decrees, notices of appeal, as well as documents prepared by the clerk, including court minutes, letters, warrants, waivers, affidavits, declarations, invoices, and the index to clerk papers; (f) "Records" means the official juvenile court file, the social file, and records of any other juvenile justice or care (RCW 13.50.010)
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