Legal Opinion
Pierce County v. State
Washington Supreme Court
Decided March 2, 1989No. Nos. 55228-2, 55416-1PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the CourtDolliver, J.
These consolidated cases concern whether the State or the counties are responsible for the costs of appointed counsel and guardian ad litem services in juvenile actions brought under RCW 13.34.
Pierce County Action
On October 28, 1986, Pierce County Executive Joe Stortini requested the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to help fund the costs of legal representation of indigent parents in juvenile dependency actions. The Secretary of DSHS responded that DSHS was not authorized by the Legislature to pay for the requested costs.
On September 8, 1987, Stortini and other Pierce County…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- In Re the Welfare of LuscierWashington Supreme Court · 1974
- Vita Food Products, Inc. v. StateWashington Supreme Court · 1978
- Department of Transportation v. State Employees' Insurance BoardWashington Supreme Court · 1982
- In Re the Welfare of MyricksWashington Supreme Court · 1975
- Jepson v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1977
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3Cited by1 opinion
- Baker v. Snohomish County Department of Planning & Community DevelopmentCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1993