These documents are currently being revised to incorporate the changes made during the 2024 Legislative Session. Please consult the Sections Affected Table for changes made during the 2024 Legislative Session.
Preplacement and post-placement reports—When not required.
Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the reports required by RCW
26.33.190 are not required if the petitioner seeks to adopt the child of the petitioner's spouse. The reports required by RCW
26.33.190 and
26.33.200 are not required if the adoptee is eighteen years of age or older.