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JU 13.0210

Return of Service (RTS)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2016

This form is used to show the court that you have officially delivered or served a legal document to another person involved in the case. It confirms that the required paperwork has been given to the correct people.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used in juvenile court cases when a party needs to prove to the court that they have properly given a document to another person.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Return of Service, which means it is used to show the court that you have officially delivered a legal document to another person in the case.
Who fills out this form?
The form is for either party involved in the case to complete and file.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2016.

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