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WA Rev Code § 71.34.630 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors.|71.34.630 - Adolescent not released from inpatient treatment facility by court petition—Release within thirty days—Initiation of proceedings to stop release.

RCW 71.34.630 Adolescent not released from inpatient treatment facility by court petition—Release within thirty days—Initiation of proceedings to stop release.(1) If the adolescent is receiving inpatient treatment in a hospital setting and is not released as a result of the petition filed under RCW 71.34.620, he or she shall be released not later than thirty days following the later of: (a) The date of the authority's determination under RCW 71.34.610(2); or (b) the filing of a petition for judicial review under RCW 71.34.620, unless a professional person or the designated crisis responder initiates proceedings under this chapter.(2) If the adolescent receiving treatment in a residential treatment facility is not released as a result of the petition filed under RCW 71.34.620, he or she may remain in a residential treatment facility so long as it continues to be a medical necessity for the adolescent to receive such treatment.[ 2020 c 185 § 4; 2019 c 381 § 10; 2018 c 201 § 5015; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 264; 1998 c 296 § 20. Formerly RCW 71.34.164.]NOTES:Short title—2019 c 381: See note following RCW 71.34.500.Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.Effective dates—2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.Short title—Right of action—2016 sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Short title—1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.
WA Rev Code § 71.34.640 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors.|71.34.640 - Evaluation of treatment of adolescents.

RCW 71.34.640 Evaluation of treatment of adolescents.The authority shall randomly select and review the information on adolescents who are admitted to inpatient treatment on application of the adolescent's parent regardless of the source of payment, if any, subject to the limitations under RCW 71.34.600(3). The review shall determine whether the adolescents reviewed were appropriately admitted into treatment based on an objective evaluation of the adolescent's condition and the outcome of the adolescent's treatment.[ 2019 c 381 § 11; 2018 c 201 § 5016; 1996 c 133 § 36; 1995 c 312 § 58. Formerly RCW 71.34.035.]NOTES:Short title—2019 c 381: See note following RCW 71.34.500.Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.Findings—Short title—Intent—Construction—1996 c 133: See notes following RCW 13.32A.197.Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
WA Rev Code § 71.34.660 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors.|71.34.660 - Limitation on liability for admitting or accepting adolescent.

RCW 71.34.660 Limitation on liability for admitting or accepting adolescent.An adolescent shall have no cause of action against an evaluation and treatment facility, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, approved substance use disorder treatment program, inpatient facility, or provider of outpatient mental health treatment or outpatient substance use disorder treatment for admitting or accepting the adolescent in good faith for evaluation or treatment under RCW 71.34.600 or 71.34.650 based solely upon the fact that the adolescent did not consent to evaluation or treatment if the adolescent's parent has consented to the evaluation or treatment.[ 2019 c 446 § 29; 2019 c 381 § 13; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 266; 2005 c 371 § 3.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2019 c 381 § 13 and by 2019 c 446 § 29, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Short title—2019 c 381: See note following RCW 71.34.500.Effective dates—2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.Short title—Right of action—2016 sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.Finding—Intent—Severability—2005 c 371: See notes following RCW 71.34.600.
WA Rev Code § 71.34.670 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors.|71.34.670 - "Appropriately trained professional person" defined by rule.

RCW 71.34.670 "Appropriately trained professional person" defined by rule.The authority shall adopt rules defining "appropriately trained professional person" operating within their scope of practice within Title 18 RCW for the purposes of conducting mental health and substance use disorder evaluations under RCW 71.34.600(3) and 71.34.650(1).[ 2019 c 325 § 2007; 2018 c 201 § 2001; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 415; 1998 c 296 § 34. Formerly RCW 43.20A.025.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 325: See note following RCW 71.24.011.Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.Effective dates—2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.Short title—Right of action—2016 sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Short title—1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.
WA Rev Code § 71.34.680 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors.|71.34.680 - Data collection and tracking system for adolescents receiving treatment.

RCW 71.34.680 Data collection and tracking system for adolescents receiving treatment.The authority shall develop and operate a data collection and tracking system for adolescents receiving family-initiated treatment under RCW 71.34.600 through 71.34.670. In implementing this data collection and tracking system, the authority shall, in collaboration with the department of health, collect information from facilities serving adolescents receiving family-initiated treatment under RCW 71.34.600 through 71.34.670 including, if possible, the following information:(1) The names of facilities serving adolescents receiving family-initiated treatment under RCW 71.34.600 through 71.34.670;(2) The number of adolescents receiving family-initiated treatment under RCW 71.34.600 through 71.34.670 who are defined as dependent children under chapter 13.34 RCW;(3) Demographic information about the adolescents receiving family-initiated treatment under RCW 71.34.600 through 71.34.670;(4) The diagnosis upon entry for adolescents receiving family-initiated treatment under RCW 71.34.600 through 71.34.670;(5) Length of stay for adolescents receiving family-initiated treatment under RCW 71.34.600 through 71.34.670; and(6) Information related to the discharge summary for adolescents receiving family-initiated treatment under RCW 71.34.600 through 71.34.670.[ 2020 c 185 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 71.34.705 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors.|71.34.705 - Evaluation of adolescent brought for immediate inpatient treatment—Considerations.

RCW 71.34.705 Evaluation of adolescent brought for immediate inpatient treatment—Considerations.(1) Whenever a designated crisis responder or professional person is conducting an evaluation under this chapter, the designated crisis responder or professional person must consider all reasonably available information from credible witnesses and records regarding:(a) Historical behavior, including history of one or more violent acts; and(b) Prior commitments under this chapter.(2) Credible witnesses may include family members, landlords, neighbors, teachers, school personnel, or others with significant contact and history of involvement with the minor. If the designated crisis responder relies upon information from a credible witness in reaching his or her decision to detain the minor, then he or she must provide contact information for any such witness to the prosecutor. The designated crisis responder or prosecutor shall provide notice of the date, time, and location of the probable cause hearing to such a witness.(3) Symptoms and behavior of the minor which standing alone would not justify civil commitment may support a finding of grave disability or likelihood of serious harm, when:(a) Such symptoms or behavior are closely associated with symptoms or behavior which preceded and led to a past incident of involuntary hospitalization, severe deterioration, or one or more violent acts;(b) These symptoms or behavior represent a marked and concerning change in the baseline behavior of the minor; and(c) Without treatment, the continued deterioration of the minor is probable.(4) The authority, in consultation with tribes and in coordination with Indian health care providers and the American Indian health commission of Washington state, shall establish written guidelines by June 30, 2022, for conducting culturally appropriate evaluations of American Indians or Alaska Natives.[ 2021 c 264 § 30; 2020 c 302 § 80.]
WA Rev Code § 71.34.706 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors.|71.34.706 - Evaluation of adolescent brought for immediate inpatient treatment—Considerations.

RCW 71.34.706 Evaluation of adolescent brought for immediate inpatient treatment—Considerations. (Contingent effective date.)(1) Whenever a designated crisis responder or professional person is conducting an evaluation under this chapter, the designated crisis responder or professional person must consider all reasonably available information from credible witnesses and records regarding:(a) Historical behavior, including history of one or more violent acts; and(b) Prior commitments under this chapter.(2) Credible witnesses may include family members, landlords, neighbors, teachers, school personnel, or others with significant contact and history of involvement with the minor. If the designated crisis responder relies upon information from a credible witness in reaching his or her decision to detain the minor, then he or she must provide contact information for any such witness to the prosecutor. The designated crisis responder or prosecutor shall provide notice of the date, time, and location of the probable cause hearing to such a witness.(3) Symptoms and behavior of the minor which standing alone would not justify civil commitment may support a finding of grave disability or likelihood of serious harm, when:(a) Such symptoms or behavior are closely associated with symptoms or behavior which preceded and led to a past incident of involuntary hospitalization, severe deterioration from safe behavior, or one or more violent acts;(b) These symptoms or behavior represent a marked and concerning change in the baseline behavior of the minor; and(c) Without treatment, the continued deterioration of the minor is probable.[ 2020 c 302 § 81.]NOTES:Contingent effective date—2021 c 264 §§ 27 and 28; 2020 c 302 §§ 64 and 81: See note following RCW 71.34.020.
WA Rev Code § 71.34.735 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors.|71.34.735 - Commitment hearing—Continuance or postponement.

RCW 71.34.735 Commitment hearing—Continuance or postponement.(1) In any proceeding for involuntary commitment under this chapter, the court may continue or postpone such proceeding for a reasonable time on motion of the respondent for good cause, or on motion of the prosecuting attorney or the attorney general if:(a) The respondent expressly consents to a continuance or delay and there is a showing of good cause; or(b) Such continuance is required in the proper administration of justice and the respondent will not be substantially prejudiced in the presentation of the respondent's case.(2) The court may on its own motion continue the case when required in due administration of justice and when the respondent will not be substantially prejudiced in the presentation of the respondent's case.(3) The court shall state in any order of continuance or postponement the grounds for the continuance or postponement and whether detention will be extended.[ 2020 c 302 § 90.]
WA Rev Code § 71.34.760 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors.|71.34.760 - Placement of minor in state evaluation and treatment facility or substance use disorder treatment program—Placement committee—Facility or program to report to committee.

RCW 71.34.760 Placement of minor in state evaluation and treatment facility or substance use disorder treatment program—Placement committee—Facility or program to report to committee.(1) If a minor is committed for one hundred eighty-day inpatient treatment and is to be placed in a state-supported program, the director shall accept immediately and place the minor in a state-funded long-term evaluation and treatment facility or state-funded approved substance use disorder treatment program.(2) The director's placement authority shall be exercised through a designated placement committee appointed by the director and composed of children's mental health specialists and substance use disorder professionals, including at least one child psychiatrist who represents the state-funded, long-term, evaluation and treatment facility for minors and one substance use disorder professional who represents the state-funded approved substance use disorder treatment program. The responsibility of the placement committee will be to:(a) Make the long-term placement of the minor in the most appropriate, available state-funded evaluation and treatment facility or approved substance use disorder treatment program, having carefully considered factors including the treatment needs of the minor, the most appropriate facility able to respond to the minor's identified treatment needs, the geographic proximity of the facility to the minor's family, the immediate availability of bed space, and the probable impact of the placement on other residents of the facility;(b) Approve or deny requests from treatment facilities for transfer of a minor to another facility;(c) Receive and monitor reports required under this section;(d) Receive and monitor reports of all discharges.(3) The director may authorize transfer of minors among treatment facilities if the transfer is in the best interests of the minor or due to treatment priorities.(4) The responsible state-funded evaluation and treatment facility or approved substance use disorder treatment program shall submit a report to the authority's designated placement committee within ninety days of admission and no less than every one hundred eighty days thereafter, setting forth such facts as the authority requires, including the minor's individual treatment plan and progress, recommendations for future treatment, and possible less restrictive treatment.[ 2019 c 444 § 20; 2018 c 201 § 5019; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 278; 1985 c 354 § 10. Formerly RCW 71.34.100.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.Effective dates—2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.Short title—Right of action—2016 sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 71.34.770 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors.|71.34.770 - Release of minor—Conditional release—Discharge.

RCW 71.34.770 Release of minor—Conditional release—Discharge.(1) The professional person in charge of the inpatient treatment facility may authorize release for the minor under such conditions as appropriate. Conditional release may be revoked pursuant to RCW 71.34.780 if leave conditions are not met or the minor's functioning substantially deteriorates.(2) Minors may be discharged prior to expiration of the commitment period if the treating physician, physician assistant, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner, or professional person in charge concludes that the minor no longer meets commitment criteria.[ 2016 c 155 § 22; 2009 c 217 § 19; 1985 c 354 § 12. Formerly RCW 71.34.120.]
WA Rev Code § 71.34.790 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors.|71.34.790 - Transportation for minors committed to state facility for one hundred eighty-day treatment.

RCW 71.34.790 Transportation for minors committed to state facility for one hundred eighty-day treatment.Necessary transportation for minors committed to the director under this chapter for one hundred eighty-day treatment shall be provided by the authority in the most appropriate and cost-effective means.[ 2018 c 201 § 5022; 1985 c 354 § 15. Formerly RCW 71.34.150.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
WA Rev Code § 71.34.795 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors.|71.34.795 - Transferring or moving persons from juvenile correctional institutions or facilities to evaluation and treatment facilities.

RCW 71.34.795 Transferring or moving persons from juvenile correctional institutions or facilities to evaluation and treatment facilities.When in the judgment of the department of children, youth, and families the welfare of any person committed to or confined in any state juvenile correctional institution or facility necessitates that the person be transferred or moved for observation, diagnosis, or treatment to an evaluation and treatment facility, the secretary of children, youth, and families or the secretary's designee is authorized to order and effect such move or transfer for a period of up to fourteen days, provided that the secretary notifies the original committing court of the transfer and the evaluation and treatment facility is in agreement with the transfer. No person committed to or confined in any state juvenile correctional institution or facility may be transferred to an evaluation and treatment facility for more than fourteen days unless that person has been admitted as a voluntary patient or committed for one hundred eighty-day treatment under this chapter or ninety-day treatment under chapter 71.05 RCW if eighteen years of age or older. Underlying jurisdiction of minors transferred or committed under this section remains with the state correctional institution. A voluntary admitted minor or minors committed under this section and no longer meeting the criteria for one hundred eighty-day commitment shall be returned to the state correctional institution to serve the remaining time of the underlying dispositional order or sentence. The time spent by the minor at the evaluation and treatment facility shall be credited towards the minor's juvenile court sentence.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 725; 1985 c 354 § 19. Formerly RCW 71.34.180.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
WA Rev Code § 71.34.796 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors.|71.34.796 - Transfer of person committed to juvenile correction institution to institution or facility for juveniles with behavioral health disorders.

RCW 71.34.796 Transfer of person committed to juvenile correction institution to institution or facility for juveniles with behavioral health disorders.When, in the judgment of the department of social and health services, the welfare of any person committed to or confined in any state juvenile correctional institution or facility necessitates that such a person be transferred or moved for observation, diagnosis or treatment to any state institution or facility for the care of juveniles with behavioral health disorders the secretary of the department of social and health services, or his or her designee, is authorized to order and effect such move or transfer: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That the secretary of the department of social and health services shall adopt and implement procedures to assure that persons so transferred shall, while detained or confined in such institution or facility for the care of juveniles with behavioral health disorders, be provided with substantially similar opportunities for parole or early release evaluation and determination as persons detained or confined in state juvenile correctional institutions or facilities: PROVIDED, FURTHER, That the secretary of the department of social and health services shall notify the original committing court of such transfer.[ 2020 c 302 § 51; 2018 c 201 § 3024; 1997 c 112 § 36; 1975 1st ex.s. c 199 § 12. Formerly RCW 71.05.525.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
WA Rev Code § 71.34.905 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors.|71.34.905 - Rule making—Access to files and records of court proceedings.

RCW 71.34.905 Rule making—Access to files and records of court proceedings.The legislature recognizes the inherent authority of the judiciary under Article IV, section 1 of the state Constitution to establish rules regarding access to court records, and respectfully requests the Washington state supreme court to adopt rules regarding potential access for the following entities to the files and records of court proceedings under this chapter and chapter 71.05 RCW:(1) The department;(2) The department of health;(3) The authority;(4) The state hospitals as defined in RCW 72.23.010;(5) Any person who is the subject of a petition;(6) The attorney or guardian of the person;(7) Resource management services for that person; and(8) Service providers authorized to receive such information by resource management services.[ 2020 c 302 § 99.]
WA Rev Code § 71.34.910 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors.|71.34.910 - Appearance by video technology.

RCW 71.34.910 Appearance by video technology.For purposes of this chapter, at any hearing the petitioner, the respondent, the witnesses, the interpreters, and the presiding judicial officer may be present and participate either in person or by video, as determined by the court. The term "video" as used in this section includes any functional equivalent. At any hearing conducted by video, the technology used must permit the judicial officer, counsel, all parties, and the witnesses to be able to see, hear, and speak, when authorized, during the hearing; to allow attorneys to use exhibits or other materials during the hearing; and to allow the respondent's counsel to be in the same location as the respondent unless otherwise requested by the respondent or the respondent's counsel. Witnesses in a proceeding may also appear in court through other means, including telephonically, pursuant to the requirements of superior court civil rule 43. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the court, upon its own motion or upon a motion for good cause by any party, may require all parties and witnesses to participate in the hearing in person rather than by video. In ruling on any such motion, the court may allow in-person or video testimony; and the court may consider, among other things, whether the respondent's alleged behavioral health disorder affects the respondent's ability to perceive or participate in the proceeding by video.[ 2020 c 302 § 100.]