Motion for an Order Appointing Attorney (MT)
Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2024
This form is used to ask the court to appoint an attorney for a child in a juvenile court case. The form asks who is making the request and provides several reasons why an attorney appointment might be needed.
Where this fits in a case
MotionsStage: Motions
This form is used in juvenile court dependency proceedings when a child, parent, guardian ad litem, caregiver, or agency asks the court to appoint an attorney for the child. Specific reasons listed include when parental rights have been terminated for a period of time, or when certain petitions have been filed.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who can file this form?
- The child, the child’s parent, the guardian ad litem, the caregiver, or DCYF/Supervising Agency can ask the court to appoint an attorney using this form.
- Does this form require a fee?
- The form 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 June 1, 2024.
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