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Dependency Petition (DPP)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2025

This form is a Dependency Petition used to ask the court to officially declare a child dependent. It asks the court to find the child dependent and request specific orders regarding the child's care and services.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when someone needs to start a case in Juvenile Court to ask the court to determine if a child needs to be declared dependent.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form allows for the petitioner to be either a supervising agency or an individual person. It also includes sections for parents and guardians to provide information.
What does the form ask for?
The form asks the petitioner to state the basis for the dependency, list the child's information, and request specific types of orders from the court.
Is there a fee mentioned?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2025.

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