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JU 14.0230

Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem (ORAPGL)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2010

This form is used to ask the court to officially appoint a Guardian ad Litem. A Guardian ad Litem is a person appointed by the court to represent the interests of a minor child in a legal case.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in a juvenile court case when the court needs someone to represent the best interests of a child involved in the case.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to ask the court to appoint a Guardian ad Litem. This person represents the interests of a minor child in a legal case.
Who files this form?
The form can be filed by either party involved in the case.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2010.

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