WA Senate bill adds right to counsel for post-termination dependent children

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Legislation, Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children

Washington SB 6126 created a right to counsel for dependent children within 6 months after a petition to terminate parental rights is granted.  It is codified as Wash. Rev. Code § § 13.34.212(1).

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