State v. Wiles

This appeal concerns the implementation of procedures provided by the Uniform Interstate Compact on Juveniles, RCW 13.24. Washington and Oregon are parties to the compact.

The minor, Lenore Gail Wiles, was born on April 25, 1958. Her mother, Mable Merlene Wiles, sought the aid of the Baker County, Oregon, Juvenile Court, alleging that Lenore was “beyond control.” On November 5, 1974, Lenore was made a ward of the court and her care, custody, control, and guardianship were granted to the Children’s Services Division of the Oregon Department of Human Resources.

On July 1, 1975, the Baker County…