For purposes of this title: (1) "Adjudication" has the same meaning as "conviction" in RCW 9.94A.030, but only for the purposes of sentencing under chapter 9.94A RCW; (2) "Court" when used without further qualification means the juvenile court judge(s) or commissioner(s); (3) "Custodian" means that person who has the legal right to custody of the child; (4) "Department" means the department of children, youth, and families; (5) Except as specifically provided in RCW 13.40.020 and chapters 13.24 and 13.34 RCW, "juvenile," "youth," and "child" mean any individual who is under the chronological age of eighteen years; (6) "Juvenile offender" and "juvenile offense" have the meaning ascribed in RCW 13.40.020; (7) "Parent" or "parents," except as used in chapter 13.34 RCW, means that parent or parents who have the right of legal custody of the child. [ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 601; 2017 c 276 s 1; 2011 c 330 s 2; 2010 c 150 s 4; 1997 c 338 s 6; 1992 c 205 s 119; 1979 c 155 s 1; 1977 ex.s. c 291 s 2.]
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