# RCW 47.32.030: RCW 47.32.030: Proceedings in rem authorized—Records certified

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S030

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 47.32.030
- **Heading:** RCW 47.32.030: Proceedings in rem authorized—Records certified
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 47 / Chapter 32 / Section 030

## Text

In case the property or any portion thereof described in the notice is not removed from the right-of-way within ten days after the date of the posting, exclusive of the date of posting, all such property upon the right-of-way of the state highway or portion thereof becomes unlawful, and the department shall commence proceedings in the name of the state of Washington for the removal thereof by court action. The department shall thereupon prepare two original copies of the order together with two copies each of the notice posted and of the affidavits in proof of posting thereof and duplicate copies of a certificate by the department describing with reasonable certainty and with due reference to the center line stationing of the state highway and to proper legal subdivisional points, each structure, building, improvement, encroachment, or other means of occupancy, other than pole lines, pipe lines, or other structures maintained for public and quasi-public utilities, on the state highway or portion thereof specified in the order that remain upon the right-of-way as aforesaid. Thereupon action shall be commenced in rem for the purpose of removal of all such unlawful property, in the superior court of the county in which the state highway or portion thereof containing the structures is situated, entitled and in the name of the state of Washington as plaintiff and describing each unlawful structure, building, improvement, encroachment, or other means of occupancy, which structures, buildings, improvements, encroachments, or other means of occupancy shall be briefly named as defendants.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 47.32.010 RCW 47.32.010: Order to remove obstructions—Removal by state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S010.md)
- [RCW 47.32.020 RCW 47.32.020: Notice of order, contents, posting—Return.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S020.md)
- [RCW 47.32.030 RCW 47.32.030: Proceedings in rem authorized—Records certified.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S030.md)
- [RCW 47.32.040 RCW 47.32.040: Complaint, contents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S040.md)
- [RCW 47.32.050 RCW 47.32.050: Notice, action, service, contents—Proceedings void when.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S050.md)
- [RCW 47.32.060 RCW 47.32.060: Hearing—Findings—Order—Appellate review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S060.md)
- [RCW 47.32.070 RCW 47.32.070: Writ, execution of—Return—Disposition of unsold property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S070.md)
- [RCW 47.32.080 RCW 47.32.080: Property reclaimed—Bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S080.md)
- [RCW 47.32.090 RCW 47.32.090: Sureties on bond—Hearing on claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S090.md)
- [RCW 47.32.100 RCW 47.32.100: Procedure when claimant wins or loses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S100.md)
- [RCW 47.32.110 RCW 47.32.110: Merchandising structures—Permit—Removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S110.md)
- [RCW 47.32.120 RCW 47.32.120: Business places along highway.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S120.md)
- [RCW 47.32.130 RCW 47.32.130: Dangerous objects and structures as nuisances—Logs—Abatement—Removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S130.md)
- [RCW 47.32.140 RCW 47.32.140: Railroad grade crossings, obstructions—Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S140.md)

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