Whenever any defendant in any proceeding instituted under this chapter is an infant, or an alleged incompetent or disabled person for whom the court has not yet appointed either a guardian or a limited guardian, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for such minor or alleged incompetent or disabled defendant.
[1977 ex.s. c 80 § 75; 1917 c 117 § 18; RRS § 7368. Formerly RCW 90.12.050.]
Notes: Purpose -- Intent -- Severability -- 1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.
Guardian ad litem
for infant: RCW 4.08.050.
for incapacitated person: RCW 4.08.060.