# RCW 71.34.312: RCW 71.34.312: Intervention by attorney representing a tribe

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C34_S312

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 71.34.312
- **Heading:** RCW 71.34.312: Intervention by attorney representing a tribe
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 71 / Chapter 34 / Section 312

## Text

(1) An attorney representing a federally recognized Indian tribe has the right to intervene at any point in any court proceeding under this chapter involving a member of the tribe. (a) For purposes of this section, "right to intervene" means the right of a tribal attorney to: (i) Attend court proceedings; (ii) Speak in court; (iii) Request copies of orders issued by the court and petitions filed; (iv) Submit information to the court including, but not limited to, information about available tribal resources to coordinate services; and (v) Petition the court under RCW 71.05.201 . (b) Information provided to the tribal attorney under this section is subject to any federal and state laws and regulations including the requirements in RCW 70.02.240 . (2) Behavioral health service providers shall accept tribal court orders from tribes located within the state on the same basis as state court orders issued under this chapter. (3) The administrative office of the courts, in consultation with the authority, shall develop and update court forms as needed in proceedings under this chapter for use by designated crisis responders and make them available by December 1, 2024. After January 1, 2025, superior courts must allow tribal designated crisis responders to use court forms developed by the administrative office of the courts.

## 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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