26.26.425 - Costs of genetic testing. - Washington Statutes

Costs of genetic testing.

(1) Subject to assessment of costs under RCW 26.26.500 through 26.26.630, the cost of initial genetic testing must be advanced:

     (a) By a support enforcement agency in a proceeding in which the support enforcement agency is providing services;

     (b) By the individual who made the request;

     (c) As agreed by the parties; or

     (d) As ordered by the court.

     (2) In cases in which the cost is advanced by the support enforcement agency, the agency may seek reimbursement from a man who is rebuttably identified as the father.

[2002 c 302 § 406.]