Are there any restrictions on the amount of time allotted for a taking?

In Washington, there are restrictions on the amount of time allotted for a taking of property under Eminent Domain Law. Generally, a taking of public property is limited to a period of 30 days. This means that the government must take possession of the property within 30 days of initiating the action. Once the property is taken, the owner of the affected property must be compensated for their losses within the same 30-day period. In some cases, it may be necessary for the government to take possession of a property outside of the 30-day window. However, this requires a court order that grants a “temporary taking” which is usually valid for up to 180 days. If the taking is not completed within that time frame, the government must reapply for the temporary taking. Finally, even though the government is allowed to take possession of property before a court has finalized the case, the affected property owner still has the right to contest the taking. This means that the property must be returned to the owner if the court ultimately decides that the taking is unjustified.

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