Any party to a dependency proceeding, including the supervising agency, may file a petition in juvenile court requesting that guardianship be created as to a dependent child. The department of social and health services shall receive notice of any guardianship proceedings and have the right to intervene in the proceedings.

[1981 c 195 § 1; 1979 c 155 § 51.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- Severability -- 1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.