IN RE J.D.

Nos. 55228-2, 55416-1.

112 Wn.2d 164 (1989)

769 P.2d 291

In the Matter of the Welfare of J.D., ET AL. PIERCE COUNTY, Petitioner, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent. In the Matter of L.F.E., ET AL. WHATCOM COUNTY, Respondent, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

March 2, 1989.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John W. Ladenburg, Prosecuting Attorney for Pierce County, and Robert P. Dick, Deputy; David S. McEachran, Prosecuting Attorney for Whatcom County, and Robert Carmichael, Deputy, for plaintiffs.

Kenneth O. Eikenberry, Attorney General, and Deborah L. Mull, Assistant, for defendant.


DOLLIVER, J.

These consolidated cases concern whether the State or the counties are responsible for the costs of appointed counsel and guardian ad litem services in juvenile actions brought under RCW 13.34.

PIERCE COUNTY ACTION

On October 28, 1986, Pierce County Executive Joe Stortini requested the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to help fund the costs of legal representation of indigent...

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