RCW 7.69.040
Representation of incapacitated or incompetent victim.
For purposes of this chapter, a victim who is incapacitated or otherwise incompetent shall be represented by a parent or present legal guardian, or if none exists, by a representative designated by the prosecuting attorney without court appointment or legal guardianship proceedings. Any victim may designate another person as the victim's representative for purposes of the rights enumerated in RCW 7.69.030.
[ 1985 c 443 § 4.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1985 c 443: See notes following RCW 7.69.010.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions
Chapter 7.69 - Crime Victims, Survivors, and Witnesses.
7.69.030 - Rights of victims, survivors, and witnesses.
7.69.032 - Right to make statement before postsentence release of offender.
7.69.035 - Protection of witnesses who testify against criminal gang members—Intent.
7.69.040 - Representation of incapacitated or incompetent victim.
7.69.050 - Construction of chapter—Other remedies or defenses.