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JU 03.0800Mandatory

Declaration of Petitioner for Minor Guardianship (DCLR)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2022

This form is a declaration used to state that the person filling it out is not a party to the dependency case. It is used to agree to an order that appoints a guardian and gives custody of a child to the person filing the form.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when someone files a Petition for Minor Guardianship under chapter 11.130 RCW, and they have an agreement with the child's parents, guardians, or legal custodian.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is for someone who is not a party to the dependency proceeding but is filing the petition for minor guardianship.
What does filing this form mean?
It means the person agrees to an order that appoints them as the guardian and gives them custody of the child.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2022.

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