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WA Rev Code § 71.24.480 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.24 - Community Behavioral Health Services Act.|71.24.480 - Persons with mental illness who are believed to present a danger to themselves or others—Limitation on liability due to treatment—Reporting requirements.

RCW 71.24.480 Persons with mental illness who are believed to present a danger to themselves or others—Limitation on liability due to treatment—Reporting requirements.(1) A licensed or certified behavioral health agency acting in the course of the agency's duties under this chapter and its individual employees are not liable for civil damages resulting from the injury or death of another caused by a participant in the reentry community services program who is a client of the agency, unless the act or omission of the agency or employee constitutes:(a) Gross negligence;(b) Willful or wanton misconduct; or(c) A breach of the duty to warn of and protect from a client's threatened violent behavior if the client has communicated a serious threat of physical violence against a reasonably ascertainable victim or victims.(2) In addition to any other requirements to report violations, the licensed or certified behavioral health agency shall report a reentry community services program participant's expressions of intent to harm or other predatory behavior, regardless of whether there is an ascertainable victim, in progress reports and other established processes that enable courts and supervising entities to assess and address the progress and appropriateness of treatment.(3) A licensed or certified behavioral health agency's mere act of treating a participant in the reentry community services program is not negligence. Nothing in this subsection alters the licensed or certified behavioral health agency's normal duty of care with regard to the client.(4) The limited liability provided by this section applies only to the conduct of licensed or certified behavioral health agencies and their employees and does not apply to conduct of the state.(5) For purposes of this section, "participant in the reentry community services program" means a person who has been identified under RCW 72.09.370 as a person who: (a) Is reasonably believed to present a danger to himself or herself or others if released to the community without supportive services; and (b) has a mental disorder.[ 2021 c 243 § 8; 2019 c 325 § 1031; 2018 c 201 § 4032; 2014 c 225 § 45; 2009 c 319 § 2; 2002 c 173 § 1.]NOTES:Findings—2021 c 243: See note following RCW 74.09.670.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 date—2014 c 225: See note following RCW 71.24.016.
WA Rev Code § 71.24.490 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.24 - Community Behavioral Health Services Act.|71.24.490 - Evaluation and treatment services—Capacity needs—Behavioral health administrative services and managed care organizations.

RCW 71.24.490 Evaluation and treatment services—Capacity needs—Behavioral health administrative services and managed care organizations.The authority must collaborate with behavioral health administrative services organizations, managed care organizations, and the Washington state institute for public policy to estimate the capacity needs for evaluation and treatment services within each regional service area. Estimated capacity needs shall include consideration of the average occupancy rates needed to provide an adequate network of evaluation and treatment services to ensure access to treatment. Behavioral health administrative services organizations and managed care organizations must develop and maintain an adequate plan to provide for evaluation and treatment needs.[ 2019 c 325 § 1032; 2018 c 201 § 4033; 2015 c 269 § 11.]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 date—2015 c 269 §§ 1-9 and 11-13: See note following RCW 71.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 71.24.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.24 - Community Behavioral Health Services Act.|71.24.500 - Written guidance and trainings—Managed care—Incarcerated and involuntarily hospitalized persons.

RCW 71.24.500 Written guidance and trainings—Managed care—Incarcerated and involuntarily hospitalized persons.The authority shall periodically publish written guidance and provide trainings to behavioral health administrative services organizations, managed care organizations, and behavioral health providers related to how these organizations may provide outreach, assistance, transition planning, and rehabilitation case management reimbursable under federal law to persons who are incarcerated, involuntarily hospitalized, or in the process of transitioning out of one of these services. The guidance and trainings may also highlight preventive activities not reimbursable under federal law which may be cost-effective in a managed care environment. The purpose of this written guidance and trainings is to champion best clinical practices including, where appropriate, use of care coordination and long-acting injectable psychotropic medication, and to assist the health community to leverage federal funds and standardize payment and reporting procedures.[ 2019 c 325 § 1033; 2018 c 201 § 4034; 2016 c 154 § 3.]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.Intent—2016 c 154: See note following RCW 74.09.670.
WA Rev Code § 71.24.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.24 - Community Behavioral Health Services Act.|71.24.510 - Integrated comprehensive screening and assessment process—Implementation.

RCW 71.24.510 Integrated comprehensive screening and assessment process—Implementation.(1) All persons providing treatment under this chapter shall also implement the integrated comprehensive screening and assessment process for substance use and mental disorders adopted pursuant to RCW 71.24.630 and shall document the numbers of clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders based on a quadrant system of low and high needs.(2) Treatment providers contracted to provide treatment under this chapter who fail to implement the integrated comprehensive screening and assessment process for substance use and mental disorders are subject to contractual penalties established under RCW 71.24.630.[ 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 512; 2005 c 504 § 302. Formerly RCW 70.96A.035.]NOTES: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—Severability—Application—Construction—Captions, part headings, subheadings not law—Adoption of rules—Effective dates—2005 c 504: See notes following RCW 71.05.027.Alphabetization—Correction of references—2005 c 504: See note following RCW 71.05.020.
WA Rev Code § 71.24.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.24 - Community Behavioral Health Services Act.|71.24.520 - Substance use disorder program authority.

RCW 71.24.520 Substance use disorder program authority.The authority, in the operation of the substance use disorder program, may:(1) Plan, establish, and maintain prevention and treatment programs as necessary or desirable;(2) Make contracts necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers, including managed care contracts for behavioral health services, contracts entered into under RCW 74.09.522, and contracts with public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals to pay them for services rendered or furnished to persons with substance use disorders, persons incapacitated by alcohol or other psychoactive chemicals, or intoxicated persons;(3) Enter into agreements for monitoring of verification of qualifications of counselors employed by approved treatment programs;(4) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW to carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter and contract, cooperate, and coordinate with other public or private agencies or individuals for those purposes;(5) Solicit and accept for use any gift of money or property made by will or otherwise, and any grant of money, services, or property from the federal government, the state, or any political subdivision thereof or any private source, and do all things necessary to cooperate with the federal government or any of its agencies in making an application for any grant;(6) Administer or supervise the administration of the provisions relating to persons with substance use disorders and intoxicated persons of any state plan submitted for federal funding pursuant to federal health, welfare, or treatment legislation;(7) Coordinate its activities and cooperate with substance use disorder programs in this and other states, and make contracts and other joint or cooperative arrangements with state, local, or private agencies in this and other states for the treatment of persons with substance use disorders and their families, persons incapacitated by alcohol or other psychoactive chemicals, and intoxicated persons and for the common advancement of substance use disorder programs;(8) Keep records and engage in research and the gathering of relevant statistics;(9) Do other acts and things necessary or convenient to execute the authority expressly granted to it;(10) Acquire, hold, or dispose of real property or any interest therein, and construct, lease, or otherwise provide treatment programs.[ 2019 c 325 § 1034; 2018 c 201 § 4036; 2014 c 225 § 22; 1989 c 270 § 5; 1988 c 193 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 122 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.96A.040.]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 date—2014 c 225: See note following RCW 71.24.016.
WA Rev Code § 71.24.525 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.24 - Community Behavioral Health Services Act.|71.24.525 - Agreements authorized under the interlocal cooperation act.

RCW 71.24.525 Agreements authorized under the interlocal cooperation act.Pursuant to the interlocal cooperation act, chapter 39.34 RCW, the authority may enter into agreements to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.[ 2018 c 201 § 4037; 1989 c 270 § 7. Formerly RCW 70.96A.043.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
WA Rev Code § 71.24.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.24 - Community Behavioral Health Services Act.|71.24.530 - Local funding and donative funding requirements—Facilities, plans, programs.

RCW 71.24.530 Local funding and donative funding requirements—Facilities, plans, programs.Except as provided in this chapter, the director shall not approve any substance use disorder facility, plan, or program for financial assistance under RCW 71.24.520 unless at least ten percent of the amount spent for the facility, plan, or program is provided from local public or private sources. When deemed necessary to maintain public standards of care in the substance use disorder facility, plan, or program, the director may require the substance use disorder facility, plan, or program to provide up to fifty percent of the total spent for the program through fees, gifts, contributions, or volunteer services. The director shall determine the value of the gifts, contributions, and volunteer services.[ 2018 c 201 § 4038; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 515; 1989 c 270 § 11. Formerly RCW 70.96A.047.]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 § 71.24.540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.24 - Community Behavioral Health Services Act.|71.24.540 - Drug courts.

RCW 71.24.540 Drug courts.The authority shall contract with behavioral health administrative services organizations, managed care organizations, or counties, as applicable, for the provision of substance use disorder treatment services ordered by a county-operated drug court.[ 2019 c 325 § 1036; 2018 c 201 § 4040; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 516; 1999 c 197 § 10. Formerly RCW 70.96A.055.]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.Legislative recognition—1999 c 197: "The legislature recognizes the utility of drug court programs in reducing recidivism and assisting the courts by diverting potential offenders from the normal course of criminal trial proceedings." [ 1999 c 197 § 7.]Severability—1999 c 197: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
WA Rev Code § 71.24.545 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.24 - Community Behavioral Health Services Act.|71.24.545 - Comprehensive program for treatment—Regional facilities.

RCW 71.24.545 Comprehensive program for treatment—Regional facilities.(1) The authority shall establish by appropriate means a comprehensive and coordinated program for the treatment of persons with substance use disorders and their families, persons incapacitated by alcohol or other psychoactive chemicals, and intoxicated persons.(2)(a) The program shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, a continuum of substance use disorder treatment services that includes:(i) Withdrawal management;(ii) Residential treatment; and(iii) Outpatient treatment.(b) The program may include peer support, supported housing, supported employment, crisis diversion, or recovery support services.(3) All appropriate public and private resources shall be coordinated with and used in the program when possible.(4) The authority may contract for the use of an approved treatment program or other individual or organization if the director considers this to be an effective and economical course to follow.(5) Treatment provided under this chapter must be purchased primarily through managed care contracts. Consistent with RCW 71.24.580, services and funding provided through the criminal justice treatment account are intended to be exempted from managed care contracting.[ 2019 c 325 § 1037; 2018 c 201 § 4041; 2014 c 225 § 25; 1989 c 270 § 18; 1972 ex.s. c 122 § 8. Formerly RCW 70.96A.080.]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 date—2014 c 225: See note following RCW 71.24.016.
WA Rev Code § 71.24.550 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.24 - Community Behavioral Health Services Act.|71.24.550 - City, town, or county without facility—Contribution of liquor taxes prerequisite to use of another's facility.

RCW 71.24.550 City, town, or county without facility—Contribution of liquor taxes prerequisite to use of another's facility.A city, town, or county that does not have its own facility or program for the treatment and rehabilitation of persons with substance use disorders may share in the use of a facility or program maintained by another city or county so long as it contributes no less than two percent of its share of liquor taxes and profits to the support of the facility or program.[ 2014 c 225 § 26; 1989 c 270 § 12. Formerly RCW 70.96A.085.]NOTES:Effective date—2014 c 225: See note following RCW 71.24.016.
WA Rev Code § 71.24.555 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.24 - Community Behavioral Health Services Act.|71.24.555 - Liquor taxes and profits—City and county eligibility conditioned.

RCW 71.24.555 Liquor taxes and profits—City and county eligibility conditioned.To be eligible to receive its share of liquor taxes and profits, each city and county shall devote no less than two percent of its share of liquor taxes and profits to the support of a substance use disorder program licensed or certified by the department of health.[ 2019 c 325 § 1038; 2018 c 201 § 4042; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 517; 1989 c 270 § 13. Formerly RCW 70.96A.087.]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.
WA Rev Code § 71.24.565 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.24 - Community Behavioral Health Services Act.|71.24.565 - Acceptance for approved treatment—Rules.

RCW 71.24.565 Acceptance for approved treatment—Rules.The director shall adopt and may amend and repeal rules for acceptance of persons into the approved treatment program, considering available treatment resources and facilities, for the purpose of early and effective treatment of persons with substance use disorders, persons incapacitated by alcohol or other psychoactive chemicals, and intoxicated persons. In establishing the rules, the director shall be guided by the following standards:(1) If possible a patient shall be treated on a voluntary rather than an involuntary basis.(2) A patient shall be initially assigned or transferred to outpatient treatment, unless he or she is found to require residential treatment.(3) A person shall not be denied treatment solely because he or she has withdrawn from treatment against medical advice on a prior occasion or because he or she has relapsed after earlier treatment.(4) An individualized treatment plan shall be prepared and maintained on a current basis for each patient.(5) Provision shall be made for a continuum of coordinated treatment services, so that a person who leaves a facility or a form of treatment will have available and use other appropriate treatment.[ 2019 c 325 § 1039; 2018 c 201 § 4043; 2014 c 225 § 27; 1989 c 270 § 23; 1972 ex.s. c 122 § 10. Formerly RCW 70.96A.100.]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 date—2014 c 225: See note following RCW 71.24.016.
WA Rev Code § 71.24.570 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.24 - Community Behavioral Health Services Act.|71.24.570 - Emergency service patrol—Establishment—Rules.

RCW 71.24.570 Emergency service patrol—Establishment—Rules.(1) The state and counties, cities, and other municipalities may establish or contract for emergency service patrols which are to be under the administration of the appropriate jurisdiction. A patrol consists of persons trained to give assistance in the streets and in other public places to persons who are intoxicated. Members of an emergency service patrol shall be capable of providing first aid in emergency situations and may transport intoxicated persons to their homes and to and from substance use disorder treatment programs.(2) The secretary shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW for the establishment, training, and conduct of emergency service patrols.[ 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 518; 1989 c 270 § 30; 1972 ex.s. c 122 § 17. Formerly RCW 70.96A.170.]NOTES: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 § 71.24.575 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.24 - Community Behavioral Health Services Act.|71.24.575 - Criminal laws limitations.

RCW 71.24.575 Criminal laws limitations.(1) No county, municipality, or other political subdivision may adopt or enforce a local law, ordinance, resolution, or rule having the force of law that includes drinking, being an individual with a substance use disorder, or being found in an intoxicated condition as one of the elements of the offense giving rise to a criminal or civil penalty or sanction.(2) No county, municipality, or other political subdivision may interpret or apply any law of general application to circumvent the provision of subsection (1) of this section.(3) Nothing in this chapter affects any law, ordinance, resolution, or rule against drunken driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or other psychoactive chemicals, or other similar offense involving the operation of a vehicle, aircraft, boat, machinery, or other equipment, or regarding the sale, purchase, dispensing, possessing, or use of alcoholic beverages or other psychoactive chemicals at stated times and places or by a particular class of persons; nor shall evidence of intoxication affect, other than as a defense, the application of any law, ordinance, resolution, or rule to conduct otherwise establishing the elements of an offense.[ 2014 c 225 § 30; 1989 c 270 § 32; 1972 ex.s. c 122 § 19. Formerly RCW 70.96A.190.]NOTES:Effective date—2014 c 225: See note following RCW 71.24.016.
WA Rev Code § 71.24.587 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.24 - Community Behavioral Health Services Act.|71.24.587 - Opioid use disorder treatment—Possession or use of lawfully prescribed medication—Declaration by state.

RCW 71.24.587 Opioid use disorder treatment—Possession or use of lawfully prescribed medication—Declaration by state.The state declares that a person lawfully possessing or using lawfully prescribed medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder must be treated the same in judicial and administrative proceedings as a person lawfully possessing or using other lawfully prescribed medications.[ 2017 c 297 § 13.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2017 c 297: See note following RCW 18.22.800.
WA Rev Code § 71.24.589 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.24 - Community Behavioral Health Services Act.|71.24.589 - Substance use disorders—Law enforcement assisted diversion—Pilot project.

RCW 71.24.589 Substance use disorders—Law enforcement assisted diversion—Pilot project.(1) Subject to funds appropriated by the legislature, the authority shall implement a pilot project for law enforcement assisted diversion which shall adhere to law enforcement assisted diversion core principles recognized by the law enforcement assisted diversion national support bureau, the efficacy of which have been demonstrated in peer-reviewed research studies.(2) Under the pilot project, the authority must partner with the law enforcement assisted diversion national support bureau to award a contract, subject to appropriation, for two or more geographic areas in the state of Washington for law enforcement assisted diversion. Cities, counties, and tribes may compete for participation in a pilot project.(3) The pilot projects must provide for comprehensive technical assistance from law enforcement assisted diversion implementation experts to develop and implement a law enforcement assisted diversion program in the pilot project's geographic areas in a way that ensures fidelity to the research-based law enforcement assisted diversion model.(4) The key elements of a law enforcement assisted diversion pilot project must include:(a) Long-term case management for individuals with substance use disorders;(b) Facilitation and coordination with community resources focusing on overdose prevention;(c) Facilitation and coordination with community resources focused on the prevention of infectious disease transmission;(d) Facilitation and coordination with community resources providing physical and behavioral health services;(e) Facilitation and coordination with community resources providing medications for the treatment of substance use disorders;(f) Facilitation and coordination with community resources focusing on housing, employment, and public assistance;(g) Twenty-four hours per day and seven days per week response to law enforcement for arrest diversions; and(h) Prosecutorial support for diversion services.[ 2019 c 314 § 29.]NOTES:Declaration—2019 c 314: See note following RCW 18.22.810.