# RCW 71.34.310: RCW 71.34.310: Jurisdiction over proceedings under chapter—Venue

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C34_S310

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 71.34.310
- **Heading:** RCW 71.34.310: Jurisdiction over proceedings under chapter—Venue
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 71 / Chapter 34 / Section 310

## Text

(1) The superior court has jurisdiction over proceedings under this chapter. (2) A record of all petitions and proceedings under this chapter shall be maintained by the clerk of the superior court in the county in which the petition or proceedings was initiated. (3) Petitions for commitment shall be filed and venue for hearings under this chapter shall be in the county in which the minor is being detained.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 71.34.010 RCW 71.34.010: Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C34_S010.md)
- [RCW 71.34.020 RCW 71.34.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C34_S020.md)
- [RCW 71.34.300 RCW 71.34.300: Evaluation and treatment program for minors—Authority's responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C34_S300.md)
- [RCW 71.34.305 RCW 71.34.305: Notice to parents, school contacts for referring students to inpatient treatment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C34_S305.md)
- [RCW 71.34.310 RCW 71.34.310: Jurisdiction over proceedings under chapter—Venue.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C34_S310.md)
- [RCW 71.34.312 RCW 71.34.312: Intervention by attorney representing a tribe.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C34_S312.md)
- [RCW 71.34.313 RCW 71.34.313: Assertion of jurisdiction or authority over tribes prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C34_S313.md)
- [RCW 71.34.315 RCW 71.34.315: Mental health commissioners—Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C34_S315.md)
- [RCW 71.34.320 RCW 71.34.320: Transfer of superior court proceedings to juvenile department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C34_S320.md)
- [RCW 71.34.325 RCW 71.34.325: Court proceedings under chapter subject to rules of state supreme court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C34_S325.md)
- [RCW 71.34.330 RCW 71.34.330: Attorneys appointed for minors—Compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C34_S330.md)
- [RCW 71.34.335 RCW 71.34.335: Court records and files confidential—Availability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C34_S335.md)
- [RCW 71.34.351 RCW 71.34.351: Delivery of minor to treatment facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C34_S351.md)
- [RCW 71.34.355 RCW 71.34.355: Rights of minors undergoing treatment—Posting—Waiver—Presumption of incompetency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C34_S355.md)

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