2013 Revised Code of Washington
Title 2 - COURTS OF RECORD
2.72 Office of public guardianship.
2.72.010 Definitions.


WA Rev Code § 2.72.010 (2013) What's This?

RCW 2.72.010 Definitions.

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

     (1) "Office" means the office of public guardianship.

     (2) "Public guardian" means an individual or entity providing public guardianship services.

     (3) "Public guardianship services" means the services provided by a guardian or limited guardian appointed under chapters 11.88 and 11.92 RCW, who is compensated under a contract with the office of public guardianship.

     (4) "Long-term care services" means services provided through the department of social and health services either in a hospital or skilled nursing facility, or in another setting under a home and community-based waiver authorized under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1396n.

[2007 c 364 § 2.]


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