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WA Rev Code § 72.20.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.20 - Maple Lane School.|72.20.060 - Conditional parole—Apprehension on escape or violation of parole.

RCW 72.20.060 Conditional parole—Apprehension on escape or violation of parole.Every girl shall be entitled to a trial on parole before reaching the age of twenty years, such parole to continue for at least one year unless violated. The superintendent and resident physician, with the approval of the secretary, shall determine whether such parole has been violated. Any girl committed to the school who shall escape therefrom, or who shall violate a parole, may be apprehended and returned to the school by any officer or citizen on written order or request of the superintendent.[ 1979 c 141 § 230; 1959 c 28 § 72.20.060. Prior: 1913 c 157 § 9, part; RRS § 4639, part.]
WA Rev Code § 72.20.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.20 - Maple Lane School.|72.20.065 - Intrusion—Enticement away of girls—Interference—Penalty.

RCW 72.20.065 Intrusion—Enticement away of girls—Interference—Penalty.Any person who shall go upon the school grounds except on lawful business, or by consent of the superintendent, or who shall entice any girl away from the school, or who shall in any way interfere with its management or discipline, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 1959 c 28 § 72.20.065. Prior: 1913 c 157 § 9, part; RRS § 4639, part.]
WA Rev Code § 72.20.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.20 - Maple Lane School.|72.20.070 - Eligibility restricted.

RCW 72.20.070 Eligibility restricted.No girl shall be received in the Maple Lane school who is not of sound mind, or who is subject to epileptic or other fits, or is not possessed of that degree of bodily health which should render her a fit subject for the discipline of the school. It shall be the duty of the court committing her to cause such girl to be examined by a reputable physician to be appointed by the court, who will certify to the above facts, which certificate shall be forwarded to the school with the commitment. Any girl who may have been committed to the school, not complying with the above requirements, may be returned by the superintendent to the court making the commitment, or to the officer or institution last having her in charge. The department shall arrange for the transportation of all girls to and from the school.[ 1959 c 28 § 72.20.070. Prior: 1913 c 157 § 10; RRS § 4640.]
WA Rev Code § 72.20.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.20 - Maple Lane School.|72.20.090 - Hiring out—Apprenticeships—Compensation.

RCW 72.20.090 Hiring out—Apprenticeships—Compensation.The superintendent shall have power to place any girl under the age of eighteen years at any employment for account of the institution or the girl employed, and receive and hold the whole or any part of her wages for the benefit of the girl less the amount necessary for her board and keep, and may also, with the consent of any girl over fourteen years of age, and the approval of the secretary endorsed thereon, execute indentures of apprenticeship, which shall be binding on all parties thereto. In case any girl so apprenticed shall prove untrustworthy or unsatisfactory, the superintendent may permit her to be returned to the school, and the indenture may thereupon be canceled. If such girl shall have an unsuitable employer, the superintendent may, with the approval of the secretary, take her back to the school, and cancel the indenture of apprenticeship. All indentures so made shall be filed and kept in the school. A system may also be established, providing for compensation to girls for services rendered, and payments may be made from time to time, not to exceed in the aggregate to any one girl the sum of twenty-five dollars for each year of service.[ 1979 c 141 § 232; 1959 c 28 § 72.20.090. Prior: 1913 c 157 § 12; RRS § 4642.]
WA Rev Code § 72.23.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.010 - Definitions.

RCW 72.23.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Court" means the superior court of the state of Washington.(2) "Department" means the department of social and health services.(3) "Employee" means an employee as defined in RCW 49.17.020.(4) "Licensed physician" means an individual permitted to practice as a physician under the laws of the state, or a medical officer, similarly qualified, of the government of the United States while in this state in performance of his or her official duties.(5) " Mentally ill person" means any person who, pursuant to the definitions contained in RCW 71.05.020, as a result of a mental disorder presents a likelihood of serious harm to others or himself or herself or is gravely disabled.(6) "Patient" means a person under observation, care, or treatment in a state hospital, or a person found mentally ill by the court, and not discharged from a state hospital, or other facility, to which such person had been ordered hospitalized.(7) "Resident" means a resident of the state of Washington.(8) "Secretary" means the secretary of social and health services.(9) "State hospital" means any hospital, including a child study and treatment center, operated and maintained by the state of Washington for the care of the mentally ill.(10) "Superintendent" means the superintendent of a state hospital.(11) "Violence" or "violent act" means any physical assault or attempted physical assault against an employee or patient of a state hospital.Wherever used in this chapter, the masculine shall include the feminine and the singular shall include the plural.[ 2000 c 22 § 2; 1981 c 136 § 99; 1974 ex.s. c 145 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 3; 1959 c 28 § 72.23.010. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 2. Formerly RCW 71.02.010.]NOTES:Findings—2000 c 22: See note following RCW 72.23.400.Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
WA Rev Code § 72.23.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.020 - State hospitals designated.

RCW 72.23.020 State hospitals designated.There are hereby permanently located and established the following state hospitals: Western state hospital at Fort Steilacoom, Pierce county; eastern state hospital at Medical Lake, Spokane county; and northern state hospital near Sedro Woolley, Skagit county.[ 1959 c 28 § 72.23.020. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 6. Formerly RCW 71.02.440.]
WA Rev Code § 72.23.027 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.027 - Integrated service delivery—Incentives to discourage inappropriate placement—Specialized care programs.

RCW 72.23.027 Integrated service delivery—Incentives to discourage inappropriate placement—Specialized care programs.The secretary shall develop a system of more integrated service delivery, including incentives to discourage the inappropriate placement of persons with developmental disabilities, head injury, and substance abuse, at state mental hospitals and encourage their care in community settings. By December 1, 1992, the department shall submit an implementation strategy, including budget proposals, to the appropriate committees of the legislature for this system.Under the system, state, local, or community agencies may be given financial or other incentives to develop appropriate crisis intervention and community care arrangements.The secretary may establish specialized care programs for persons described in this section on the grounds of the state hospitals. Such programs may operate according to professional standards that do not conform to existing federal or private hospital accreditation standards.[ 1992 c 230 § 2.]NOTES:Intent—1992 c 230: See note following RCW 72.23.025.
WA Rev Code § 72.23.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.030 - Superintendent—Powers—Direction of clinical care, exception.

RCW 72.23.030 Superintendent—Powers—Direction of clinical care, exception.The superintendent of a state hospital subject to rules of the department, shall have control of the internal government and economy of a state hospital and shall appoint and direct all subordinate officers and employees. If the superintendent is not a psychiatrist, clinical care shall be under the direction of a qualified psychiatrist.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 28; 1969 c 56 § 2; 1959 c 28 § 72.23.030. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 7. Formerly RCW 71.02.510.]NOTES:Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 41: See note following RCW 26.09.060.Appointment of chief executive officers: RCW 72.01.060.
WA Rev Code § 72.23.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.035 - Background checks of prospective employees.

RCW 72.23.035 Background checks of prospective employees.In consultation with law enforcement personnel, the secretary shall have the power and duty to investigate the conviction record and the protection proceeding record information under chapter 43.43 RCW of each prospective employee of a state hospital.[ 1989 c 334 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 72.23.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.040 - Seal of hospital.

RCW 72.23.040 Seal of hospital.The superintendent shall provide an official seal upon which shall be inscribed the statutory name of the hospital under his or her charge and the name of the state. He or she shall affix the seal of the hospital to any notice, order of discharge, or other paper required to be given by him or her or issued.[ 2012 c 117 § 463; 1959 c 28 § 72.23.040. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 8. Formerly RCW 71.02.540.]
WA Rev Code § 72.23.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.050 - Superintendent as witness—Exemptions from military duty.

RCW 72.23.050 Superintendent as witness—Exemptions from military duty.The superintendent shall not be required to attend any court as a witness in a civil or juvenile court proceedings, but parties desiring his or her testimony can take and use his or her deposition; nor shall he or she be required to attend as a witness in any criminal case, unless the court before which his or her testimony shall be desired shall, upon being satisfied of the materiality of his or her testimony require his or her attendance; and, in time of peace, he, she, and all other persons employed at the hospital shall be exempt from performing military duty; and the certificate of the superintendent shall be evidence of such employment.[ 2012 c 117 § 464; 1979 ex.s. c 135 § 5; 1959 c 28 § 72.23.050. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 9. Formerly RCW 71.02.520.]NOTES:Severability—1979 ex.s. c 135: See note following RCW 2.36.080.
WA Rev Code § 72.23.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.060 - Gifts—Record—Use.

RCW 72.23.060 Gifts—Record—Use.The superintendent is authorized to accept and receive from any person or organization gifts of money or personal property on behalf of the state hospital under his or her charge, or on behalf of the patients therein. The superintendent is authorized to use such money or personal property for the purposes specified by the donor where such purpose is consistent with law. In the absence of a specified use the superintendent may use such money or personal property for the benefit of the state hospital under his or her charge or for the general benefit of the patients therein. The superintendent shall keep an accurate record of the amount or kind of gift, the date received, and the name and address of the donor. The superintendent may deposit any money received as he or she sees fit upon the giving of adequate security. Any increase resulting from such gift may be used for the same purpose as the original gift. Gratuities received for services rendered by a state hospital staff in their official capacity shall be used for the purposes specified in this section.[ 2012 c 117 § 465; 1959 c 28 § 72.23.060. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 10. Formerly RCW 71.02.600.]
WA Rev Code § 72.23.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.080 - Voluntary patients—Legal competency—Record.

RCW 72.23.080 Voluntary patients—Legal competency—Record.Any person received and detained in a state hospital under chapter 71.34 RCW is deemed a voluntary patient and, except as chapter 9.41 RCW may limit the right of a person to purchase or possess a firearm or to qualify for a concealed pistol license, shall not suffer a loss of legal competency by reason of his or her application and admission. Upon the admission of a voluntary patient to a state hospital the superintendent shall immediately forward to the department the record of such patient showing the name, address, sex, date of birth, place of birth, occupation, social security number, date of admission, name of nearest relative, and such other information as the department may from time to time require.[ 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 442; 1959 c 28 § 72.23.080. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 12; 1949 c 198 § 19, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-19, part. Formerly RCW 71.02.040.]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 § 72.23.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.100 - Voluntary patients—Policy—Duration.

RCW 72.23.100 Voluntary patients—Policy—Duration.It shall be the policy of the department to permit liberal use of the foregoing sections for the admission of those cases that can be benefited by treatment and returned to normal life and mental condition, in the opinion of the superintendent, within a period of six months. No person shall be carried as a voluntary patient for a period of more than one year.[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 5; 1959 c 28 § 72.23.100. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 14; 1949 c 198 § 19, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-19, part. Formerly RCW 71.02.060.]
WA Rev Code § 72.23.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.110 - Voluntary patients—Limitation as to number.

RCW 72.23.110 Voluntary patients—Limitation as to number.If it becomes necessary because of inadequate facilities or staff, the department may limit applicants for voluntary admission in accordance with such rules and regulations as it may establish. The department may refuse all applicants for voluntary admission where lack of adequate facilities or staff make such action necessary.[ 1959 c 28 § 72.23.110. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 15. Formerly RCW 71.02.070.]
WA Rev Code § 72.23.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.120 - Voluntary patients—Charges for hospitalization.

RCW 72.23.120 Voluntary patients—Charges for hospitalization.Payment of hospitalization charges shall not be a necessary requirement for voluntary admission: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, The department may request payment of hospitalization charges, or any portion thereof, from the patient or relatives of the patient within the following classifications: Spouse, parents, or children. Where the patient or relatives within the above classifications refuse to make the payments requested, the department shall have the right to discharge such patient or initiate proceedings for involuntary hospitalization. The maximum charge shall be the same for voluntary and involuntary hospitalization.[ 1959 c 28 § 72.23.120. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 16. Formerly RCW 71.02.080.]
WA Rev Code § 72.23.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.125 - Temporary residential observation and evaluation of persons requesting treatment.

RCW 72.23.125 Temporary residential observation and evaluation of persons requesting treatment.The department is directed to establish at each state hospital a procedure, including the necessary resources, to provide temporary residential observation and evaluation of persons who request treatment, unless admitted under *RCW 72.23.070. Temporary residential observation and evaluation under this section shall be for a period of not less than twenty-four hours nor more than forty-eight hours and may be provided informally without complying with the admission procedure set forth in *RCW 72.23.070 or the rules and regulations established thereunder.It is the intent of the legislature that temporary observation and evaluation as described in this section be provided in all cases except where an alternative such as: (1) Delivery to treatment outside the hospital, or (2) no need for treatment is clearly indicated.[ 1979 ex.s. c 215 § 18.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 72.23.070 was repealed by 1985 c 354 § 34, effective January 1, 1986. Later enactment, see chapter 71.34 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 72.23.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.130 - History of patient.

RCW 72.23.130 History of patient.It shall be the duty of the superintendent to ascertain by diligent inquiry and correspondence, the history of each and every patient admitted to his or her hospital.[ 2012 c 117 § 466; 1959 c 28 § 72.23.130. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 40. Formerly RCW 71.02.530.]
WA Rev Code § 72.23.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.160 - Escape—Apprehension and return.

RCW 72.23.160 Escape—Apprehension and return.If a patient shall escape from a state hospital the superintendent shall cause immediate search to be made for him or her and return him or her to said hospital wherever found. Notice of such escape shall be given to the committing court who may issue an order of apprehension and return directed to any peace officer within the state. Notice may be given to any sheriff or peace officer, who, when requested by the superintendent, may apprehend and detain such escapee or return him or her to the state hospital without warrant.[ 2012 c 117 § 467; 1959 c 28 § 72.23.160. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 43. Formerly RCW 71.02.630.]
WA Rev Code § 72.23.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.170 - Escape of patient—Penalty for assisting.

RCW 72.23.170 Escape of patient—Penalty for assisting.Any person who procures the escape of any patient of any state hospital for the mentally ill, or institutions for psychopaths to which such patient has been lawfully committed, or who advises, connives at, aids, or assists in such escape or conceals any such escape, is guilty of a class C felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in a state correctional institution for a term of not more than five years or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by both imprisonment and fine.[ 2003 c 53 § 364; 1959 c 28 § 72.23.170. Prior: 1957 c 225 § 1, part; 1949 c 198 § 20, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-20, part. Formerly RCW 71.12.620, part.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 72.23.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.180 - Discharge, parole, death, escape—Notice—Certificate of discharge.

RCW 72.23.180 Discharge, parole, death, escape—Notice—Certificate of discharge.Whenever a patient dies, escapes, or is paroled or discharged from a state hospital, the superintendent shall immediately notify the clerk of the court which ordered such patient's hospitalization. A copy of such notice shall be given to the next of kin or next friend of such patient if their names or addresses are known or can, with reasonable diligence, be ascertained. Whenever a patient is discharged the superintendent shall issue such patient a certificate of discharge. Such notice or certificate shall give the date of parole, discharge, or death of said patient, and shall state the reasons for parole or discharge, or the cause of death, and shall be signed by the superintendent.[ 1959 c 28 § 72.23.180. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 44. Formerly RCW 71.02.640.]NOTES:Disposition of property of deceased inmate of state institution: RCW 11.08.101, 11.08.111, 11.08.120.
WA Rev Code § 72.23.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.190 - Death—Report to coroner.

RCW 72.23.190 Death—Report to coroner.In the event of the sudden or mysterious death of any patient at a state hospital, not on parole or escape therefrom, such fact shall be reported by the superintendent thereof to the coroner of the county in which the death occurs.[ 1959 c 28 § 72.23.190. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 45. Formerly RCW 71.02.660.]
WA Rev Code § 72.23.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.200 - Persons under eighteen—Confinement in adult wards.

RCW 72.23.200 Persons under eighteen—Confinement in adult wards.No mentally ill person under the age of sixteen years shall be regularly confined in any ward in any state hospital which ward is designed and operated for the care of the mentally ill eighteen years of age or over. No person of the ages of sixteen and seventeen shall be placed in any such ward, when in the opinion of the superintendent such placement would be detrimental to the mental condition of such a person or would impede his or her recovery or treatment.[ 2012 c 117 § 468; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 52; 1959 c 28 § 72.23.200. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 46; 1949 c 198 § 17; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-17. Formerly RCW 71.02.550.]NOTES:Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.
WA Rev Code § 72.23.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.23 - Public and Private Facilities for Mentally Ill.|72.23.210 - Persons under eighteen—Special wards and attendants.

RCW 72.23.210 Persons under eighteen—Special wards and attendants.The department may designate one or more wards at one or more state hospitals as may be deemed necessary for the sole care and treatment of persons under eighteen years of age admitted thereto. Nurses and attendants for such ward or wards shall be selected for their special aptitude and sympathy with such young people, and occupational therapy and recreation shall be provided as may be deemed necessary for their particular age requirements and mental improvement.[ 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 53; 1959 c 28 § 72.23.210. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 47; 1949 c 198 § 18; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-18. Formerly RCW 71.02.560.]NOTES:Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.