Washington § 26.40.090 - Petition by co-custodians for rescission of commitment — Hearing.

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§ 26.40.090. Petition by co-custodians for rescission of commitment — Hearing.

When the co-custodians of any child committed to custody under provisions of this chapter agree that such child is no longer in need of custody they may petition the court for a rescission of the commitment to custody. Upon the filing of such petition a hearing shall be held in open court and if the court finds that such petition should be granted it shall rescind the order of commitment to custody.
[ 1955 c 272 s 9.]

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