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WA Rev Code § 71.09.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.09 - Sexually Violent Predators.|71.09.360 - Treatment of persons on conditional release by certified providers in underserved counties—Notification.

RCW 71.09.360 Treatment of persons on conditional release by certified providers in underserved counties—Notification.To facilitate the equitable geographic distribution of conditional releases under this chapter, the department shall notify the secretary of health, or the secretary's designee, whenever a sex offender treatment provider in an underserved county has been contracted to provide treatment services to persons on conditional release under this chapter, in which case the secretary of health shall waive any fees for the initial issue, renewal, and reissuance of a credential for the provider under chapter 18.155 RCW. An underserved county is any county identified by the department as having an inadequate supply of qualified sex offender treatment providers to achieve equitable geographic distribution of conditional releases under this chapter.[ 2020 c 266 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 71.09.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.09 - Sexually Violent Predators.|71.09.370 - Residents in total confinement—State identification cards.

RCW 71.09.370 Residents in total confinement—State identification cards.(1) The department shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the department of licensing to allow residents in total confinement at the special commitment center to obtain a state identification card through a written identification verification letter completed by the special commitment center and delivered to the department of licensing.(2) The process shall occur upon the person's initial detention at the special commitment center. The process shall reoccur when the person's state identification card expires.[ 2021 c 236 § 12.]NOTES:Findings—2021 c 236: See note following RCW 71.09.020.
WA Rev Code § 71.09.800 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.09 - Sexually Violent Predators.|71.09.800 - Rules.

RCW 71.09.800 Rules.The secretary shall adopt rules under the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, for the oversight and operation of the program established pursuant to this chapter. Such rules shall include provisions for an annual inspection of the special commitment center; requirements for treatment plans and the retention of records; and guidelines for attorneys to follow when bringing legal materials into secure facilities. Guidelines for attorneys shall not interfere with attorney-client privilege.[ 2013 c 43 § 2; 2000 c 44 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2000 c 44: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [March 22, 2000]." [ 2000 c 44 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 71.09.810 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.09 - Sexually Violent Predators.|71.09.810 - Sex offender policy board—Quarterly meetings.

RCW 71.09.810 Sex offender policy board—Quarterly meetings. (Expires June 30, 2023.)(1) In accordance with RCW 9.94A.8673, the sex offender policy board shall meet quarterly during the 2021-2023 biennium to continue its review of sexually violent predators and less restrictive alternative policies and best practices, collaborate with stakeholders and the department, provide outreach to providers and stakeholders, and monitor implementation of chapter 236, Laws of 2021. The board shall also explore and make recommendations whether to continue or remove the prohibition on a less restrictive alternative from including a placement in the community protection program pursuant to RCW 71A.12.230. The board shall provide semiannual updates to the appropriate committees of the legislature during the 2021-2023 biennium.(2) This section expires June 30, 2023.[ 2021 c 236 § 14.]NOTES:Findings—2021 c 236: See note following RCW 71.09.020.
WA Rev Code § 71.09.903 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.09 - Sexually Violent Predators.|71.09.903 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 71.09.903 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.[ 2009 c 521 § 159.]
WA Rev Code § 71.12.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.460 - License to be obtained—Penalty.

RCW 71.12.460 License to be obtained—Penalty.No person, association, county, municipality, public hospital district, or corporation, shall establish or keep, for compensation or hire, an establishment as defined in this chapter without first having obtained a license therefor from the department of health, complied with rules adopted under this chapter, and paid the license fee provided in this chapter. Any person who carries on, conducts, or attempts to carry on or conduct an establishment as defined in this chapter without first having obtained a license from the department of health, as in this chapter provided, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The managing and executive officers of any corporation violating the provisions of this chapter shall be liable under the provisions of this chapter in the same manner and to the same effect as a private individual violating the same.[ 2001 c 254 § 2; 2000 c 93 § 22; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 226; 1979 c 141 § 133; 1959 c 25 § 71.12.460. Prior: 1949 c 198 § 54; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-53.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
WA Rev Code § 71.12.470 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.470 - License application—Fees.

RCW 71.12.470 License application—Fees.Every application for a license shall be accompanied by a plan of the premises proposed to be occupied, describing the capacities of the buildings for the uses intended, the extent and location of grounds appurtenant thereto, and the number of patients proposed to be received therein, with such other information, and in such form, as the department of health requires. The application shall be accompanied by the proper license fee. The amount of the license fee shall be established by the department of health under RCW 43.70.110.[ 2000 c 93 § 23; 1987 c 75 § 19; 1982 c 201 § 14; 1959 c 25 § 71.12.470. Prior: 1949 c 198 § 56; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-55.]NOTES:Savings—1987 c 75: See RCW 43.20B.900.
WA Rev Code § 71.12.480 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.480 - Examination before granting license—Inspection and technical assistance to psychiatric hospitals after granting license.

RCW 71.12.480 Examination before granting license—Inspection and technical assistance to psychiatric hospitals after granting license.(1) The department of health shall not grant any such license until it has made an examination of all phases of the operation of the establishment necessary to determine compliance with rules adopted under this chapter including the premises proposed to be licensed and is satisfied that the premises are substantially as described, and are otherwise fit and suitable for the purposes for which they are designed to be used, and that such license should be granted.(2) During the first two years of licensure for a new psychiatric hospital or any existing psychiatric hospital that changes ownership after July 1, 2020, the department shall provide technical assistance, perform at least three unannounced inspections, and conduct additional inspections of the hospital as necessary to verify the hospital is complying with the requirements of this chapter.[ 2020 c 115 § 7; 2000 c 93 § 24; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 227; 1979 c 141 § 134; 1959 c 25 § 71.12.480. Prior: 1949 c 198 § 57; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-56.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2020 c 115: See notes following RCW 71.12.700.Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
WA Rev Code § 71.12.490 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.490 - Expiration and renewal of license.

RCW 71.12.490 Expiration and renewal of license.All licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter shall expire on a date to be set by the department of health. No license issued pursuant to this chapter shall exceed thirty-six months in duration. Application for renewal of the license, accompanied by the necessary fee as established by the department of health under RCW 43.70.110, shall be filed with that department, not less than thirty days prior to its expiration and if application is not so filed, the license shall be automatically canceled.[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 229; 1987 c 75 § 20; 1982 c 201 § 15; 1971 ex.s. c 247 § 4; 1959 c 25 § 71.12.490. Prior: 1949 c 198 § 59; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-58.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.Savings—1987 c 75: See RCW 43.20B.900.
WA Rev Code § 71.12.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.500 - Examination of premises as to compliance with the chapter, rules, and license—License changes.

RCW 71.12.500 Examination of premises as to compliance with the chapter, rules, and license—License changes.The department of health may at any time examine and ascertain how far a licensed establishment is conducted in compliance with this chapter, the rules adopted under this chapter, and the requirements of the license therefor. If the interests of the patients of the establishment so demand, the department may, for just and reasonable cause, suspend, modify, or revoke any such license. RCW 43.70.115 governs notice of a license denial, revocation, suspension, or modification and provides the right to an adjudicative proceeding.[ 2000 c 93 § 25. Prior: 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 230; 1989 c 175 § 137; 1979 c 141 § 136; 1959 c 25 § 71.12.500; prior: 1949 c 198 § 58; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-57.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 71.12.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.510 - Examination and visitation in general.

RCW 71.12.510 Examination and visitation in general.The department of health may at any time cause any establishment as defined in this chapter to be visited and examined.[ 2000 c 93 § 26; 1959 c 25 § 71.12.510. Prior: 1949 c 198 § 60; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-59.]
WA Rev Code § 71.12.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.520 - Scope of examination.

RCW 71.12.520 Scope of examination.Each such visit may include an inspection of every part of each establishment. The representatives of the department of health may make an examination of all records, methods of administration, the general and special dietary, the stores and methods of supply, and may cause an examination and diagnosis to be made of any person confined therein. The representatives of the department of health may examine to determine their fitness for their duties the officers, attendants, and other employees, and may talk with any of the patients apart from the officers and attendants.[ 2000 c 93 § 27; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 231; 1979 c 141 § 137; 1959 c 25 § 71.12.520. Prior: 1949 c 198 § 61; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-60.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
WA Rev Code § 71.12.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.530 - Conference with management—Improvement.

RCW 71.12.530 Conference with management—Improvement.The representatives of the department of health may, from time to time, at times and places designated by the department, meet the managers or responsible authorities of such establishments in conference, and consider in detail all questions of management and improvement of the establishments, and may send to them, from time to time, written recommendations in regard thereto.[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 232; 1979 c 141 § 138; 1959 c 25 § 71.12.530. Prior: 1949 c 198 § 62; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-61.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
WA Rev Code § 71.12.540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.540 - Recommendations to be kept on file—Records of inmates.

RCW 71.12.540 Recommendations to be kept on file—Records of inmates.The authorities of each establishment as defined in this chapter shall place on file in the office of the establishment the recommendations made by the department of health as a result of such visits, for the purpose of consultation by such authorities, and for reference by the department representatives upon their visits. Every such establishment shall keep records of every person admitted thereto as follows and shall furnish to the department, when required, the following data: Name, age, sex, marital status, date of admission, voluntary or other commitment, name of physician, physician assistant, or psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner, diagnosis, and date of discharge.[ 2016 c 155 § 11; 2009 c 217 § 11; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 233; 1979 c 141 § 139; 1959 c 25 § 71.12.540. Prior: 1949 c 198 § 63; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-62.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
WA Rev Code § 71.12.550 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.550 - Local authorities may also prescribe standards.

RCW 71.12.550 Local authorities may also prescribe standards.This chapter shall not prevent local authorities of any city, or city and county, within the reasonable exercise of the police power, from adopting rules and regulations, by ordinance or resolution, prescribing standards of sanitation, health and hygiene for establishments as defined in this chapter, which are not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, and requiring a certificate by the local health officer, that the local health, sanitation and hygiene laws have been complied with before maintaining or conducting any such institution within such city or city and county.[ 1959 c 25 § 71.12.550. Prior: 1949 c 198 § 64; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-63.]
WA Rev Code § 71.12.560 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.560 - Voluntary patients—Receipt authorized—Application—Report.

RCW 71.12.560 Voluntary patients—Receipt authorized—Application—Report.The person in charge of any private institution, hospital, or sanitarium which is conducted for, or includes a department or ward conducted for, the care and treatment of persons who are mentally ill or deranged may receive therein as a voluntary patient any person suffering from mental illness or derangement who is a suitable person for care and treatment in the institution, hospital, or sanitarium, who voluntarily makes a written application to the person in charge for admission into the institution, hospital or sanitarium. At the expiration of fourteen continuous days of treatment of a patient voluntarily committed in a private institution, hospital, or sanitarium, if the period of voluntary commitment is to continue, the person in charge shall forward to the office of the department of social and health services a record of the voluntary patient showing the name, residence, date of birth, sex, place of birth, occupation, social security number, marital status, date of admission to the institution, hospital, or sanitarium, and such other information as may be required by rule of the department of social and health services.[ 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 441; 1974 ex.s. c 145 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 1; 1959 c 25 § 71.12.560. Prior: 1949 c 198 § 65; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-64.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 7 §§ 401-410, 413-416, 418-437, and 439-460: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
WA Rev Code § 71.12.570 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.570 - Communications by patients—Rights.

RCW 71.12.570 Communications by patients—Rights.No person in an establishment as defined in this chapter shall be restrained from sending written communications of the fact of his or her detention in such establishment to a friend, relative, or other person. The physician in charge of such person and the person in charge of such establishment shall send each such communication to the person to whom it is addressed. All persons in an establishment shall have no less than all rights secured to involuntarily detained persons by RCW 71.05.217 and to voluntarily admitted or committed persons pursuant to RCW 71.05.050 and 71.05.380.[ 2020 c 302 § 114; 2012 c 117 § 440; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 2; 1959 c 25 § 71.12.570. Prior: 1949 c 198 § 66; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-65.]
WA Rev Code § 71.12.590 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.590 - Revocation of license for noncompliance—Exemption as to Christian Science establishments.

RCW 71.12.590 Revocation of license for noncompliance—Exemption as to Christian Science establishments.Failure to comply with any of the provisions of RCW 71.12.550 through 71.12.570 or the requirements of RCW 71.34.375 shall constitute grounds for revocation of license: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That nothing in this chapter or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto shall be construed as authorizing the supervision, regulation, or control of the remedial care or treatment of residents or patients in any establishment, as defined in this chapter conducted in accordance with the practice and principles of the body known as Church of Christ, Scientist.[ 2011 c 302 § 4; 1983 c 3 § 180; 1959 c 25 § 71.12.590. Prior: 1949 c 198 § 68; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-67.]
WA Rev Code § 71.12.595 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.595 - Suspension of license—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 71.12.595 Suspension of license—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.The department of health shall immediately suspend the license or certificate of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license or certificate shall be automatic upon the department of health's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the order.[ 1997 c 58 § 860.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: 1997 c 58 § 886 requiring a court to order certification of noncompliance with residential provisions of a court-ordered parenting plan was vetoed. Provisions ordering the department of social and health services to certify a responsible parent based on a court order to certify for noncompliance with residential provisions of a parenting plan were vetoed. See RCW 74.20A.320.Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
WA Rev Code § 71.12.640 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.640 - Prosecuting attorney shall prosecute violations.

RCW 71.12.640 Prosecuting attorney shall prosecute violations.The prosecuting attorney of every county shall, upon application by the department of social and health services, the department of health, or its authorized representatives, institute and conduct the prosecution of any action brought for the violation within his or her county of any of the provisions of this chapter.[ 2012 c 117 § 441; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 234; 1979 c 141 § 140; 1959 c 25 § 71.12.640. Prior: 1949 c 198 § 55; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-54.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
WA Rev Code § 71.12.670 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.670 - Licensing, operation, inspection—Adoption of rules.

RCW 71.12.670 Licensing, operation, inspection—Adoption of rules.The department of health shall adopt rules for the licensing, operation, and inspections of establishments and institutions and the enforcement thereof.[ 2000 c 93 § 28.]
WA Rev Code § 71.12.680 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.680 - Pediatric transitional care services—Requirements.

RCW 71.12.680 Pediatric transitional care services—Requirements.(1) An establishment providing pediatric transitional care services to drug exposed infants must demonstrate that it is capable of providing services for children who:(a) Are no more than one year of age;(b) Have been exposed to drugs before birth;(c) Require twenty-four hour continuous residential care and skilled nursing services as a result of prenatal substance exposure; and(d) Are referred to the establishment by the department of social and health services, regional hospitals, and private parties.(2) After January 1, 2019, no person may operate or maintain an establishment that provides pediatric transitional care services without a license under this chapter.[ 2017 c 263 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2017 c 263: See note following RCW 71.12.455.
WA Rev Code § 71.12.682 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.12 - Private Establishments.|71.12.682 - Pediatric transitional care services—Rules not considered new service category.

RCW 71.12.682 Pediatric transitional care services—Rules not considered new service category.For the purposes of this chapter, the rules for pediatric transitional care services are not considered as a new department of social and health services service category.[ 2017 c 263 § 4.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2017 c 263: See note following RCW 71.12.455.