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2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 7.36.020: Parents, guardians, etc., may act for persons under disability.

    Writs of habeas corpus shall be granted in favor of parents, guardians, limited guardians where appropriate, spouses, and next of kin, and to enforce the rights, and for the protection of infants and incompetent or disabled persons within the meaning of RCW 11.88.010; and the proceedings shall in all cases conform to the provisions of this chapter.

    [1977 ex.s. c 80 § 8; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 17; Code 1881 § 688; 1877 p 141 § 692; 1869 p 159 § 628; 1854 p 214 § 456; RRS § 1064.]

Notes:
         Purpose -- Intent -- Severability -- 1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.

         Severability -- 1973 1st ex.s. c 154: See note following RCW 2.12.030.

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