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JU 15.0100

Petition to Appoint Vulnerable Youth Guardian (PT)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2018

This form is a request to the court asking the judge to officially appoint a guardian for a young person who is considered vulnerable. It asks the court to establish the guardian's care and custody over the young person.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person who is between 18 and 21 years old believes a young person needs a guardian because of issues like neglect or if the parents cannot adequately care for the youth.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The petitioner, who is a youth between 18 and 21 years old, fills out this form. The proposed guardian also signs a statement joining the petition.
What does this form ask the court to do?
It asks the court to appoint a vulnerable youth guardian and order that guardianship to stay in place until the youth reaches age 21.
Does this form require a lawyer?
The form has spaces for both the petitioner and the petitioner's lawyer to sign and date the document.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2018.

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