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Shelter Care Hearing Order (SCOR)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2024

This form is a Shelter Care Hearing Order (SCOR) used in juvenile court. It is a document the court uses to record findings and decisions made during a hearing about a child's care.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a child has been removed from their parents' care and a hearing is held to determine the next steps for the child's placement.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is the Shelter Care Hearing Order (SCOR), which records the court's findings and decisions after a hearing about a child's care. It is used in juvenile court cases.
Who fills out this form?
The form is used by the court, and it records information provided by the petitioner, parents, and other parties who appear at the hearing.

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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