2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 13.04.011: Definitions.

For purposes of this title:

     (1) "Adjudication" has the same meaning as "conviction" in RCW 9.94A.030, and the terms must be construed identically and used interchangeably;

     (2) Except as specifically provided in RCW 13.40.020 and chapter 13.24 RCW, "juvenile," "youth," and "child" mean any individual who is under the chronological age of eighteen years;

     (3) "Juvenile offender" and "juvenile offense" have the meaning ascribed in RCW 13.40.020;

     (4) "Court" when used without further qualification means the juvenile court judge(s) or commissioner(s);

     (5) "Parent" or "parents," except as used in chapter 13.34 RCW, means that parent or parents who have the right of legal custody of the child. "Parent" or "parents" as used in chapter 13.34 RCW, means the biological or adoptive parents of a child unless the legal rights of that person have been terminated by judicial proceedings;

     (6) "Custodian" means that person who has the legal right to custody of the child.

[1997 c 338 § 6; 1992 c 205 § 119; 1979 c 155 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 291 § 2.]

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.      Part headings not law -- Severability -- 1992 c 205: See notes following RCW 13.40.010.      Effective date -- 1979 c 155: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [March 29, 1979]." [1979 c 155 § 89.]      Severability -- 1979 c 155: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1979 c 155 § 88.]      Effective dates -- Severability -- 1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.