# RCW 26.12.183: RCW 26.12.183: Guardian ad litem or investigator—Fees

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S183

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 26.12.183
- **Heading:** RCW 26.12.183: Guardian ad litem or investigator—Fees
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 26 / Chapter 12 / Section 183

## Text

Except for guardians ad litem appointed by the court from the subregistry created under RCW 26.12.177 (2)(d), the court shall specify the hourly rate the guardian ad litem or investigator under this title may charge for his or her services, and shall specify the maximum amount the guardian ad litem or investigator under this title may charge without additional court review and approval. The court shall specify rates and fees in the order of appointment or at the earliest date the court is able to determine the appropriate rates and fees and prior to the guardian ad litem billing for his or her services. This section shall apply except as provided by local court rule.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 26.12.020 RCW 26.12.020: Designation of judge—Number of sessions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S020.md)
- [RCW 26.12.030 RCW 26.12.030: Transfer of cases to presiding judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S030.md)
- [RCW 26.12.070 RCW 26.12.070: Probation officers—Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S070.md)
- [RCW 26.12.080 RCW 26.12.080: Protection of privacy of parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S080.md)
- [RCW 26.12.170 RCW 26.12.170: Authority of family court judges and court commissioners to order or recommend services—Report by court of child abuse or neglect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S170.md)
- [RCW 26.12.172 RCW 26.12.172: Parenting seminars—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S172.md)
- [RCW 26.12.175 RCW 26.12.175: Appointment of guardian ad litem—Independent investigation—Court-appointed special advocate program—Background information—Review of appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S175.md)
- [RCW 26.12.177 RCW 26.12.177: Guardians ad litem—Training—Registry—Subregistry—Selection—Substitution—Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S177.md)
- [RCW 26.12.183 RCW 26.12.183: Guardian ad litem or investigator—Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S183.md)
- [RCW 26.12.185 RCW 26.12.185: Guardian ad litem, special advocate, or investigator—Release of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S185.md)
- [RCW 26.12.187 RCW 26.12.187: Guardian ad litem, special advocate, or investigator—Ex parte communications—Removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S187.md)
- [RCW 26.12.188 RCW 26.12.188: Appointment of investigators—Training requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S188.md)
- [RCW 26.12.190 RCW 26.12.190: Family court jurisdiction as to pending actions—Use of family court services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S190.md)
- [RCW 26.12.205 RCW 26.12.205: Priority for proceedings involving children.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C12_S205.md)

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