The Disposition Hearing is critical stage in child dependency case that lays the foundation for reunification, or alternative permanency plan if reunification is not in a child’s best interest. This module provides an overview of the Disposition Hearing law and process in Washington State. By the end of this module, participants will have gained a basic understanding of the Disposition Hearing process and will be better equipped to conduct effective and legally sound dependency Disposition Hearings. Estimated Length: 60 minutes
Clark County Safety Summit
Welcome to the Bench Infographic

Being a dependency court judicial officer places you at the heart of some of the most challenging and impactful decisions within the judiciary—those affecting the lives and futures of vulnerable children and families. This infographic provides an overview of what it means to be on a dependency rotation and the tools, trainings, and resources available to support dependency court judicial officers in WA.
Adoption Support Chapter
Dependency Rotation Judicial Support Guide
In The Matter Of The Parental Rights To P.L.C.S.
Filed December 23, 2024 Court of Appeals, Div I: Regarding legal basis for termination of his parental rights.
In The Matter Of The Parental Rights To H.S.W.
Filed December 23, 2024 Court of Appeals, Div I: Regarding legal basis for termination of his parental rights.
Representation for Children & Youth Benchbook Chapter
Child in Need of Services (CHINS) Benchbook Chapter
In the Matter of the Dependency of D.J.A., B.L.A., and N.N.A.
Filed December 3, 2024 Court of Appeals, Div I: Basis for disposition order requiring supervised visitation and party discretion to decide visitation locations.