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WA Rev Code § 71.05.137 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.137 - Mental health commissioners—Authority.

RCW 71.05.137 Mental health commissioners—Authority.The judges of the superior court of the county by majority vote may authorize mental health commissioners, appointed pursuant to RCW 71.05.135, to perform any or all of the following duties:(1) Receive all applications, petitions, and proceedings filed in the superior court for the purpose of disposing of them pursuant to this chapter or RCW 10.77.094;(2) Investigate the facts upon which to base warrants, subpoenas, orders to directions in actions, or proceedings filed pursuant to this chapter or RCW 10.77.094;(3) For the purpose of this chapter, exercise all powers and perform all the duties of a court commissioner appointed pursuant to RCW 2.24.010;(4) Hold hearings in proceedings under this chapter or RCW 10.77.094 and make written reports of all proceedings under this chapter or RCW 10.77.094 which shall become a part of the record of superior court;(5) Provide such supervision in connection with the exercise of its jurisdiction as may be ordered by the presiding judge; and(6) Cause the orders and findings to be entered in the same manner as orders and findings are entered in cases in the superior court.[ 2013 c 27 § 1; 1989 c 174 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 174: See note following RCW 71.05.135.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.140 - Records maintained.

RCW 71.05.140 Records maintained.A record of all applications, petitions, and proceedings under this chapter shall be maintained by the county clerk in which the application, petition, or proceeding was initiated.[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 71.05.145 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.145 - Offenders with mental illness who are believed to be dangerous—Less restrictive alternative.

RCW 71.05.145 Offenders with mental illness who are believed to be dangerous—Less restrictive alternative.The legislature intends that, when evaluating a person who is identified under RCW 72.09.370(7), the professional person at the evaluation and treatment facility shall, when appropriate after consideration of the person's mental condition and relevant public safety concerns, file a petition for a ninety-day less restrictive alternative in lieu of a petition for a fourteen-day commitment.[ 1999 c 214 § 4.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1999 c 214: See notes following RCW 72.09.370.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.154 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.154 - Detention of persons with mental disorders—Evaluation—Consultation with emergency room physician.

RCW 71.05.154 Detention of persons with mental disorders—Evaluation—Consultation with emergency room physician.If a person subject to evaluation under RCW 71.05.150 or 71.05.153 is located in an emergency room at the time of evaluation, the designated crisis responder conducting the evaluation shall take serious consideration of observations and opinions by an examining emergency room physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician assistant in determining whether detention under this chapter is appropriate. The designated crisis responder must document his or her consultation with this professional, if the professional is available, or his or her review of the professional's written observations or opinions regarding whether detention of the person is appropriate.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 14 § 12; (2017 3rd sp.s. c 14 § 11 expired April 1, 2018); 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 214; 2013 c 334 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 14 §§ 9, 12, 14, 15, and 17-21: See note following RCW 71.05.590.Expiration date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 14 §§ 8, 11, and 13: See note following RCW 71.05.590.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 § 71.05.156 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.156 - Evaluation for imminent likelihood of serious harm or imminent danger—Individual with grave disability.

RCW 71.05.156 Evaluation for imminent likelihood of serious harm or imminent danger—Individual with grave disability.A designated crisis responder who conducts an evaluation for imminent likelihood of serious harm or imminent danger because of being gravely disabled under RCW 71.05.153 must also evaluate the person under RCW 71.05.150 for likelihood of serious harm or grave disability that does not meet the imminent standard for emergency detention, and to determine whether the person is in need of assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment.[ 2018 c 291 § 12; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 215; 2015 c 250 § 4; 2013 c 334 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 291 §§ 1-4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 15: See note following RCW 71.05.020.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 § 71.05.157 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.157 - Evaluation by designated crisis responder—When required—Required notifications.

RCW 71.05.157 Evaluation by designated crisis responder—When required—Required notifications.(1) When a designated crisis responder is notified by a jail that a defendant or offender who was subject to a discharge review under RCW 71.05.232 is to be released to the community, the designated crisis responder shall evaluate the person within seventy-two hours of release.(2) When an offender is under court-ordered treatment in the community and the supervision of the department of corrections, and the treatment provider becomes aware that the person is in violation of the terms of the court order, the treatment provider shall notify the designated crisis responder and the department of corrections of the violation and request an evaluation for purposes of revocation of the less restrictive alternative.(3) When a designated crisis responder becomes aware that an offender who is under court-ordered treatment in the community and the supervision of the department of corrections is in violation of a treatment order or a condition of supervision that relates to public safety, or the designated crisis responder detains a person under this chapter, the designated crisis responder shall notify the person's treatment provider and the department of corrections.(4) When an offender who is confined in a state correctional facility or is under supervision of the department of corrections in the community is subject to a petition for involuntary treatment under this chapter, the petitioner shall notify the department of corrections and the department of corrections shall provide documentation of its risk assessment or other concerns to the petitioner and the court if the department of corrections classified the offender as a high risk or high-needs offender.(5) Nothing in this section creates a duty on any treatment provider or designated crisis responder to provide offender supervision.(6) No jail or state correctional facility may be considered a less restrictive alternative to an evaluation and treatment facility, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, or approved substance use disorder treatment program.[ 2019 c 446 § 20; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 216; 2007 c 375 § 9; 2005 c 504 § 507; 2004 c 166 § 16.]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—Purpose—Construction—Severability—2007 c 375: See notes following RCW 10.31.110.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.Severability—Effective dates—2004 c 166: See notes following RCW 71.05.040.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.160 - Petition for initial detention.

RCW 71.05.160 Petition for initial detention.(1) Any facility receiving a person pursuant to RCW 71.05.150 or 71.05.153 shall require the designated crisis responder to prepare a petition for initial detention stating the circumstances under which the person's condition was made known and stating that there is evidence, as a result of his or her personal observation or investigation, that the actions of the person for which application is made constitute a likelihood of serious harm, or that he or she is gravely disabled, and stating the specific facts known to him or her as a result of his or her personal observation or investigation, upon which he or she bases the belief that such person should be detained for the purposes and under the authority of this chapter.(2)(a) If a person is involuntarily placed in an evaluation and treatment facility, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, or approved substance use disorder treatment program pursuant to RCW 71.05.150 or 71.05.153, on the next judicial day following the initial detention, the designated crisis responder shall file with the court and serve the designated attorney of the detained person the petition or supplemental petition for initial detention, proof of service of notice, and a copy of a notice of emergency detention.(b) If the person is involuntarily detained at an evaluation and treatment facility, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, or approved substance use disorder treatment program in a different county from where the person was initially detained, the facility or program may file with the court and serve the designated attorney of the detained person the petition or supplemental petition for initial detention, proof of service of notice, and a copy of a notice of emergency detention at the request of the designated crisis responder.[ 2020 c 302 § 18; 2019 c 446 § 19; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 217; 2007 c 375 § 13; 1998 c 297 § 9; 1997 c 112 § 10; 1974 ex.s. c 145 § 9; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 21.]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—Purpose—Construction—Severability—2007 c 375: See notes following RCW 10.31.110.Effective dates—Severability—Intent—1998 c 297: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.170 - Acceptance of petition—Notice—Duty of state hospital.

RCW 71.05.170 Acceptance of petition—Notice—Duty of state hospital.Whenever the designated crisis responder petitions for detention of a person whose actions constitute a likelihood of serious harm, or who is gravely disabled, the facility providing one hundred twenty hour evaluation and treatment must immediately accept on a provisional basis the petition and the person. The facility shall then evaluate the person's condition and admit, detain, transfer, or discharge such person in accordance with RCW 71.05.210. The facility shall notify in writing the court and the designated crisis responder of the date and time of the initial detention of each person involuntarily detained in order that a probable cause hearing shall be held no later than one hundred twenty hours after detention.The duty of a state hospital to accept persons for evaluation and treatment under this section shall be limited by chapter 71.24 RCW.[ 2020 c 302 § 19; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 218; 2000 c 94 § 5; 1998 c 297 § 10; 1997 c 112 § 11; 1989 c 205 § 10; 1974 ex.s. c 145 § 10; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 22.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 302 §§ 13, 16, 19-23, 26, 32, 34, 36, 39, 55, 59, 76, 83, 86, 89, and 92: See note following RCW 71.05.150.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.Effective dates—Severability—Intent—1998 c 297: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.180 - Detention period for evaluation and treatment.

RCW 71.05.180 Detention period for evaluation and treatment.If the evaluation and treatment facility, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, or approved substance use disorder treatment program admits the person, it may detain him or her for evaluation and treatment for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty hours from the time of acceptance as set forth in RCW 71.05.170. The computation of such one hundred twenty hour period shall exclude Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.[ 2020 c 302 § 20; 2019 c 446 § 18; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 219; 1997 c 112 § 12; 1979 ex.s. c 215 § 11; 1974 ex.s. c 145 § 11; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 23.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 302 §§ 13, 16, 19-23, 26, 32, 34, 36, 39, 55, 59, 76, 83, 86, 89, and 92: See note following RCW 71.05.150.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 § 71.05.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.190 - Persons not admitted—Transportation—Detention of arrested person pending return to custody.

RCW 71.05.190 Persons not admitted—Transportation—Detention of arrested person pending return to custody.If the person is not approved for admission by a facility providing one hundred twenty hour evaluation and treatment, and the individual has not been arrested, the facility shall furnish transportation, if not otherwise available, for the person to his or her place of residence or other appropriate place. If the individual has been arrested, the evaluation and treatment facility, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, or approved substance use disorder treatment program shall detain the individual for not more than eight hours at the request of the peace officer. The facility shall make reasonable attempts to contact the requesting peace officer during this time to inform the peace officer that the person is not approved for admission in order to enable a peace officer to return to the facility and take the individual back into custody.[ 2020 c 302 § 22; 2019 c 446 § 17; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 220; 2011 c 305 § 3; 1997 c 112 § 13; 1979 ex.s. c 215 § 12; 1974 ex.s. c 145 § 12; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 24.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 302 §§ 13, 16, 19-23, 26, 32, 34, 36, 39, 55, 59, 76, 83, 86, 89, and 92: See note following RCW 71.05.150.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—2011 c 305: See note following RCW 74.09.295.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.214 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.214 - Protocols—Development—Submission to governor and legislature.

RCW 71.05.214 Protocols—Development—Submission to governor and legislature.The authority shall develop statewide protocols to be utilized by professional persons and designated crisis responders in administration of this chapter and chapters 10.77 and 71.34 RCW. The protocols shall be updated at least every three years. The protocols shall provide uniform development and application of criteria in evaluation and commitment recommendations, of persons who have, or are alleged to have, behavioral health disorders and are subject to this chapter.The initial protocols shall be developed not later than September 1, 1999. The authority shall develop and update the protocols in consultation with representatives of designated crisis responders, the department of social and health services, local government, law enforcement, county and city prosecutors, public defenders, and groups concerned with behavioral health disorders. The protocols shall be submitted to the governor and legislature upon adoption by the authority.[ 2020 c 302 § 29; 2018 c 201 § 3007; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 227; 1998 c 297 § 26.]NOTES:Addendum to designated crisis responder statewide protocols—2019 c 446: "Within existing resources, the health care authority shall develop an addendum to the designated crisis responder statewide protocols adopted pursuant to RCW 71.05.214 in consultation with representatives of designated crisis responders, the department of social and health services, local government, law enforcement, county and city prosecutors, public defenders, and groups concerned with mental illness and substance use disorders. The addendum must update the current protocols to address the implementation of the integration of mental health and substance use disorder treatment systems, to include general processes for referrals and investigations of individuals with substance use disorders and the applicability of commitment criteria to individuals with substance use disorders. The authority shall adopt and submit the addendum to the governor and the legislature by December 1, 2019." [ 2019 c 446 § 1.]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.Effective dates—Severability—Intent—1998 c 297: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.215 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.215 - Right to refuse antipsychotic medicine—Rules.

RCW 71.05.215 Right to refuse antipsychotic medicine—Rules.(1) A person found to be gravely disabled or to present a likelihood of serious harm as a result of a behavioral health disorder has a right to refuse antipsychotic medication unless it is determined that the failure to medicate may result in a likelihood of serious harm or substantial deterioration or substantially prolong the length of involuntary commitment and there is no less intrusive course of treatment than medication in the best interest of that person.(2) The authority shall adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this chapter. These rules shall include:(a) An attempt to obtain the informed consent of the person prior to administration of antipsychotic medication.(b) For short-term treatment up to thirty days, the right to refuse antipsychotic medications unless there is an additional concurring medical opinion approving medication by a psychiatrist, physician assistant working with a supervising psychiatrist, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician or physician assistant in consultation with a mental health professional with prescriptive authority.(c) For continued treatment beyond thirty days through the hearing on any petition filed under RCW 71.05.217, the right to periodic review of the decision to medicate by the medical director or designee.(d) Administration of antipsychotic medication in an emergency and review of this decision within twenty-four hours. An emergency exists if the person presents an imminent likelihood of serious harm, and medically acceptable alternatives to administration of antipsychotic medications are not available or are unlikely to be successful; and in the opinion of the physician, physician assistant, or psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner, the person's condition constitutes an emergency requiring the treatment be instituted prior to obtaining a second medical opinion.(e) Documentation in the medical record of the attempt by the physician, physician assistant, or psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner to obtain informed consent and the reasons why antipsychotic medication is being administered over the person's objection or lack of consent.[ 2020 c 302 § 30; 2018 c 201 § 3008. Prior: 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 228; 2016 c 155 § 3; 2008 c 156 § 2; 1997 c 112 § 16; 1991 c 105 § 1.]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.Severability—1991 c 105: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1991 c 105 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 71.05.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.220 - Property of committed person.

RCW 71.05.220 Property of committed person.At the time a person is involuntarily admitted to an evaluation and treatment facility, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, or approved substance use disorder treatment program, the professional person in charge or his or her designee shall take reasonable precautions to inventory and safeguard the personal property of the person detained. A copy of the inventory, signed by the staff member making it, shall be given to the person detained and shall, in addition, be open to inspection to any responsible relative, subject to limitations, if any, specifically imposed by the detained person. For purposes of this section, "responsible relative" includes the guardian, conservator, attorney, spouse, parent, adult child, or adult brother or sister of the person. The facility shall not disclose the contents of the inventory to any other person without the consent of the patient or order of the court.[ 2019 c 446 § 10; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 229; 1997 c 112 § 17; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 27.]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 § 71.05.232 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.232 - Discharge reviews—Consultations, notifications required.

RCW 71.05.232 Discharge reviews—Consultations, notifications required.(1) When a state hospital admits a person for evaluation or treatment under this chapter who has a history of one or more violent acts and:(a) Has been transferred from a correctional facility; or(b) Is or has been under the authority of the department of corrections or the indeterminate sentence review board,the state hospital shall consult with the appropriate corrections and *chemical dependency personnel and the appropriate forensic staff at the state hospital to conduct a discharge review to determine whether the person presents a likelihood of serious harm and whether the person is appropriate for release to a less restrictive alternative.(2) When a state hospital returns a person who was reviewed under subsection (1) of this section to a correctional facility, the hospital shall notify the correctional facility that the person was subject to a discharge review pursuant to this section.[ 2004 c 166 § 18.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 71.05.020 was amended by 2019 c 325 § 3001, deleting the definition of "chemical dependency," effective January 1, 2020.Severability—Effective dates—2004 c 166: See notes following RCW 71.05.040.