Cost of genetic testing.
RCW 26.26A.330
in effect(1) Subject to assessment of fees under RCW 26.26A.400 through 26.26A.515 , payment of the cost of initial genetic testing must be made in advance: (a) By a child support agency in a proceeding in which the child support agency is providing services; (b) By the individual who made the request for genetic testing; (c) As agreed by the parties; or (d) As ordered by the court. (2) If the cost of genetic testing is paid by a child support agency, the agency may seek reimbursement from the genetic parent whose parent-child relationship is established.
(1) Subject to assessment of fees under RCW 26.26A.400 through 26.26A.515 , payment of the cost of initial genetic testing must be made in advance:
(a) By a child support agency in a proceeding in which the child support agency is providing services;
(b) By the individual who made the request for genetic testing;
(c) As agreed by the parties; or
(d) As ordered by the court.
(2) If the cost of genetic testing is paid by a child support agency, the agency may seek reimbursement from the genetic parent whose parent-child relationship is established.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.26A&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026
