West Valley School District of Yakima

A truancy case starts when the school files a truancy petition (see the link above). In its petition, the school alleges that the student has had unexcused absences, and despite efforts by the school, the student’s absences continue without substantial reduction.

Complete the Truancy Petition and Notice of Truancy Petition Hearing
Attach copies of attendance records.
File original with the Prosecutors Office at 1728 Jerome Ave , Yakima , WA 98902 . The prosecutor will review the petition and notice of hearing, and send to the Clerk’s office for processing. Petitions with inadequate information will be returned to the school’s Becca staff person, with an explanation.
When the clerk receives it they will assign it a new case number and set it for a hearing. Then it will be faxed back to the school district. The school district must provide a fax number at the top of each petition for the Clerk’s office.
Once the school receives their conformed fax from the Clerk’s office they will need to prepare the service copies.

3 copies will need to be mailed to: Yakima County Juvenile Court for the parent, student (to be served) and Juvenile court records. Mailing address is 1728 Jerome Ave , Yakima , WA 98902 Attn: Becca Coordinator.
1 copy will need to be mailed to the Department of Assigned Counsel. Mailing address is 1728 Jerome Ave. Yakima , WA 98902 Attn: Assigned Counsel.
The school district will need to keep a copy for their records.

The school may ask the court to impose fines on parents who fail to encourage their children to attend school. The school may also ask that a student be ordered to participate in substance abuse testing or treatment. Those requests must be stated in the petition.

Click on the following links to see the forms:
Truancy Petition Form
Notice of Truancy Petition Hearing