{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-30a.26.020","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 30A.26.020","heading":"Scope, choice of law, and forum.","body":"(1) This chapter applies to a special deposit under an account agreement that states the intention of the parties to establish a special deposit governed by this chapter, regardless of whether a party to the account agreement or a transaction related to the special deposit, or the special deposit itself, has a reasonable relation to Washington state.\n(2) The parties to an account agreement may choose a forum in this state for settling a dispute arising out of the special deposit, regardless of whether a party to the account agreement or a transaction related to the special deposit, or the special deposit itself, has a reasonable relation to this state, provided the parties have the approval of the presiding judicial officer.\n(3) This chapter does not affect:\n(a) A right or obligation relating to a deposit other than a special deposit under this chapter;\n(b) Previously established common law or application of statutes regarding deposits other than special deposits under this chapter; or\n(c) The voidability of a deposit or transfer that is fraudulent or voidable under other law.","path":["Title 30A","Chapter 30A.26"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=30A.26.020","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T02:00:51Z","sha256":"671f38da8b726960aa66b1a3b4aa49f7e6a7c030fa22d50ccbb8dd4820b07085","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-30a.26.010","next":"us-wa/rcw-30a.26.030"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}