There is hereby created an office of the family and children's ombuds within the office of the governor for the purpose of promoting public awareness and understanding of family, youth, and children services provided by the department of children, youth, and families, identifying system issues and responses for the governor and the legislature to act upon, and monitoring and ensuring compliance with administrative acts, relevant statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to family, youth, and children's services and the placement, supervision, and treatment of children, youth, and individuals in the state's care or in state-licensed facilities or residences and juvenile rehabilitation facilities. The ombuds shall report directly to the governor and shall exercise the ombuds' powers and duties independently of the secretary.
RCW 43.06A.010
Office created—Purpose.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Braam Ex Rel. Braam v. State (2003)
Most recently applied in 150 Wash. 2d 689 - Braam v. State (December 2003)
2025 c 348 s 1; 2013 c 23 s 71; 1996 c 131 s 2.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.