Definitions.

RCW 13.04.011

in effect

For purposes of this title: (1) "Adjudication" has the same meaning as "conviction" in RCW 9.94A.030 , but only for the purposes of sentencing under chapter 9.94A RCW; (2) "Court" when used without further qualification means the juvenile court judge(s) or commissioner(s); (3) "Custodian" means that person who has the legal right to custody of the child; (4) "Department" means the department of children, youth, and families; (5) Except as specifically provided in RCW 13.40.020 and chapters 13.24 and 13.34 RCW, "juvenile," "youth," and "child" mean any individual who is under the chronological age of eighteen years; (6) "Juvenile offender" and "juvenile offense" have the meaning ascribed in RCW 13.40.020 ; (7) "Parent" or "parents," except as used in chapter 13.34 RCW, means that parent or parents who have the right of legal custody of the child. For purposes of this title: (1) "Adjudication" has the same meaning as "conviction" in RCW 9.94A.030 , but only for the purposes of sentencing under chapter 9.94A RCW; (2) "Court" when used without further qualification means the juvenile court judge(s) or commissioner(s); (3) "Custodian" means that person who has the legal right to custody of the child; (4) "Department" means the department of children, youth, and families; (5) Except as specifically provided in RCW 13.40.020 and chapters 13.24 and 13.34 RCW, "juvenile," "youth," and "child" mean any individual who is under the chronological age of eighteen years; (6) "Juvenile offender" and "juvenile offense" have the meaning ascribed in RCW 13.40.020 ; (7) "Parent" or "parents," except as used in chapter 13.34 RCW, means that parent or parents who have the right of legal custody of the child.

Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=13.04&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026