The department of revenue of this state shall have supervision of and jurisdiction over escheat property and may institute and prosecute any proceedings, including any proceeding under chapter 11.62 RCW, deemed necessary or proper in the handling of such property, and it shall be the duty of the department of revenue to protect and conserve escheat property for the benefit of the permanent common school fund of the state until such property or the proceeds thereof have been forwarded to the state treasurer or the department of natural resources as hereinafter provided.
RCW 11.08.160
Department of revenue—Jurisdiction—Duties.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 98 Wash. App. 915 - In Re Estate of Fleming (2000)
Most recently applied in 98 Wash. App. 915 - In Re Estate of Fleming (January 2000)
1988 c 128 s 1; 1988 c 64 s 23; 1975 1st ex.s. c 278 s 1; 1965 c 145 s 11.08.160
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.