RCW 26.26A.505: Proceeding to adjudicate parentage—Dismissal for want of prosecution

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26.26A.500 << 26.26A.505 >> 26.26A.510

PDFRCW 26.26A.505

Proceeding to adjudicate parentage—Dismissal for want of prosecution—Without prejudice.

The court may dismiss a proceeding under this chapter for want of prosecution only without prejudice. An order of dismissal for want of prosecution purportedly with prejudice is void and has only the effect of a dismissal without prejudice.

[ 2018 c 6 § 521.]