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Notice to Vulnerable Adult Instructions

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2023

This form is instructions for a Notice to the Vulnerable Adult. It tells people that a case has been started on behalf of a vulnerable adult and explains what the notice says about potential outcomes and the adult's rights.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

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

This notice is used when a petition has been filed on behalf of a vulnerable adult. The court clerk files the original order, and copies are provided to the petitioner, the vulnerable adult, and the adult's guardian, if one exists.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who signs this notice?
This Notice to the Vulnerable Adult is not signed by the judge.
Who fills out this form?
The instructions state that in some courts, the judge will fill out the notice, but in other courts, you may be expected to fill it out.
What must the person filing do regarding service?
The person filing must arrange for service of this notice on the vulnerable adult along with other filed documents.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2023.

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