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GDN M 405

Order to DCYF to Release CPS Information

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2024

This form is an order that directs the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to release certain Child Protective Services (CPS) information to the court. It asks the court to order DCYF to provide records about investigations involving the proposed guardian or the children in the case.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a party has filed a Minor Guardianship Petition, and the court needs specific information from DCYF regarding past or current CPS investigations.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The petitioner(s) and respondent(s) or their lawyers fill out the form. The clerk also has actions required on it.
What kind of information is being requested?
The court orders DCYF to provide information about CPS investigations concerning the proposed guardian or the children in the case.
Is the information provided by DCYF private?
Yes, the information DCYF provides is confidential, and only specific parties listed can view it.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2024.

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