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RCW 26.26A.505

Proceeding to Adjudicate Parentage—Dismissal for Want of Prosecution—Without Prejudice.

The court may dismiss a proceeding under this chapter for want of prosecution only without prejudice. An order of dismissal for want of prosecution purportedly with prejudice is void and has only the effect of a dismissal without prejudice.