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JU 13.0100

Petition Regarding Truancy (PTTRU)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2024

This form is a request filed with the court by a school district to address a student's truancy. It asks the court to take control of the situation and issue an order to make sure the student attends school.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a school district believes a student has missed too many school days without a good reason. The school district must fill out details about the student, the absences, and what steps they have already taken to help the student attend school.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who files this form?
The petitioner, which is the school district, files this form. It is titled 'Petition Regarding Truancy.'
What does the form ask the court to do?
The school district asks the court to take jurisdiction over the truancy and issue an order to make sure the student attends school.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2024.

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