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JU 05.0400

Order of Disposition (CHINS) (ORD)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2019

This form is an official court document used to write down the final decisions about a child who was in the court's care due to a Child in Need of Services (CHINS) petition. It records what the judge found and what the court officially orders regarding the child's placement and supervision.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a disposition hearing has taken place following the approval of a CHINS Petition. It documents the court's findings and the final orders to all involved parties.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is an 'Order,' meaning it is filled out and signed by the Judge or Commissioner after the hearing. It is presented by the court staff.
What does this form decide?
It records the court's findings about the child's situation and issues the final orders, which can include where the child will live or if parents must pay support.
Does this form require a fee?
The text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2019.

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