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WA Rev Code § 71.05.365 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.365 - Involuntary commitment—Individualized discharge plan.

RCW 71.05.365 Involuntary commitment—Individualized discharge plan.When a person has been involuntarily committed for treatment to a hospital for a period of ninety or one hundred eighty days, and the superintendent or professional person in charge of the hospital determines that the person no longer requires active psychiatric treatment at an inpatient level of care, the behavioral health administrative services organization, managed care organization, or agency providing oversight of long-term care or developmental disability services that is responsible for resource management services for the person must work with the hospital to develop an individualized discharge plan and arrange for a transition to the community in accordance with the person's individualized discharge plan within fourteen days of the determination.[ 2019 c 325 § 3008; 2016 sp.s. c 37 § 15; 2014 c 225 § 85; 2013 c 338 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 325: See note following RCW 71.24.011.Effective date—2016 sp.s. c 37 § 15: "Section 15 of this act takes effect July 1, 2018." [ 2016 sp.s. c 37 § 16.]Effective date—2014 c 225 § 85: "Section 85 of this act takes effect July 1, 2018." [ 2014 c 225 § 113.]Effective date—2013 c 338 § 4: "Section 4 of this act takes effect July 1, 2018." [ 2013 c 338 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 71.05.380 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.380 - Rights of voluntarily committed persons.

RCW 71.05.380 Rights of voluntarily committed persons.All persons voluntarily entering or remaining in any facility, institution, or hospital providing evaluation and treatment for behavioral health disorders shall have no less than all rights secured to involuntarily detained persons by RCW 71.05.217.[ 2020 c 302 § 47; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 245; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 43.]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 § 71.05.435 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.435 - Discharge of person from treatment entity—Notice to designated crisis responder office.

RCW 71.05.435 Discharge of person from treatment entity—Notice to designated crisis responder office.(1) Whenever a person who is the subject of an involuntary commitment order under this chapter is discharged from an evaluation and treatment facility, state hospital, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, or approved substance use disorder treatment program providing involuntary treatment services, the entity discharging the person shall provide notice of the person's discharge to the designated crisis responder office responsible for the initial commitment, which may be a federally recognized Indian tribe or other Indian health care provider if the designated crisis responder is appointed by the authority, and the designated crisis responder office that serves the county in which the person is expected to reside. The entity discharging the person must also provide these offices with a copy of any less restrictive order or conditional release order entered in conjunction with the discharge of the person, unless the entity discharging the person has entered into a memorandum of understanding obligating another entity to provide these documents.(2) The notice and documents referred to in subsection (1) of this section shall be provided as soon as possible and no later than one business day following the discharge of the person. Notice is not required under this section if the discharge is for the purpose of transferring the person for continued detention and treatment under this chapter at another treatment facility.(3) The authority shall maintain and make available an updated list of contact information for designated crisis responder offices around the state.[ 2020 c 256 § 306; 2019 c 446 § 26; 2018 c 201 § 3020; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 246; 2010 c 280 § 4.]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 § 71.05.455 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.455 - Law enforcement referrals to behavioral health agencies—Reports of threatened or attempted suicide—Model policy.

RCW 71.05.455 Law enforcement referrals to behavioral health agencies—Reports of threatened or attempted suicide—Model policy.When funded, the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, in consultation with the criminal justice training commission, must develop and adopt a model policy for use by law enforcement agencies relating to a law enforcement officer's referral of a person to a behavioral health agency after receiving a report of threatened or attempted suicide. The model policy must complement the criminal justice training commission's crisis intervention training curriculum.[ 2020 c 302 § 49; 2016 c 158 § 2.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2016 c 158: "The legislature finds that law enforcement officers may respond to situations in which an individual has threatened harm to himself or herself, but that individual does not meet the criteria to be taken into custody for an evaluation under the involuntary treatment act. In these situations, officers are encouraged to facilitate contact between the individual and a mental health professional in order to protect the individual and the community. While the legislature acknowledges that some law enforcement officers receive mental health training, law enforcement officers are not mental health professionals. It is the intent of the legislature that mental health incidents are addressed by mental health professionals." [ 2016 c 158 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 71.05.457 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.457 - Law enforcement referrals to behavioral health agencies—Reports of threatened or attempted suicide—General authority law enforcement policy.

RCW 71.05.457 Law enforcement referrals to behavioral health agencies—Reports of threatened or attempted suicide—General authority law enforcement policy.By July 1, 2017, all general authority Washington law enforcement agencies must adopt a policy establishing criteria and procedures for a law enforcement officer to refer a person to a behavioral health agency after receiving a report of threatened or attempted suicide.[ 2020 c 302 § 50; 2016 c 158 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2016 c 158: See note following RCW 71.05.455.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.458 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.458 - Law enforcement referral—Threatened or attempted suicide—Contact by designated crisis responder.

RCW 71.05.458 Law enforcement referral—Threatened or attempted suicide—Contact by designated crisis responder.As soon as possible, but no later than twenty-four hours from receiving a referral from a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, a mental health professional contacted by the designated crisis responder agency must attempt to contact the referred person to determine whether additional mental health intervention is necessary, including, if needed, an assessment by a designated crisis responder for initial detention under RCW 71.05.150 or 71.05.153. Documentation of the mental health professional's attempt to contact and assess the person must be maintained by the designated crisis responder agency.[ 2019 c 325 § 3010; 2016 c 158 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 325: See note following RCW 71.24.011.Finding—Intent—2016 c 158: See note following RCW 71.05.455.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.500 - Liability of applicant.

RCW 71.05.500 Liability of applicant.Any person making or filing an application alleging that a person should be involuntarily detained, certified, committed, treated, or evaluated pursuant to this chapter shall not be rendered civilly or criminally liable where the making and filing of such application was in good faith.[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 55.]
WA Rev Code § 71.05.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.510 - Damages for excessive detention.

RCW 71.05.510 Damages for excessive detention.Any individual who knowingly, willfully or through gross negligence violates the provisions of this chapter by detaining a person for more than the allowable number of days shall be liable to the person detained in civil damages. It shall not be a prerequisite to an action under this section that the plaintiff shall have suffered or be threatened with special, as contrasted with general damages.[ 2018 c 201 § 3022; 1974 ex.s. c 145 § 30; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 56.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.520 - Protection of rights—Staff.

RCW 71.05.520 Protection of rights—Staff.The authority as the state's behavioral health authority, the department of social and health services in its operation of the state hospitals, and the department of health in exercising its function of licensing and certification of behavioral health providers and facilities shall have the responsibility to determine whether all rights of individuals recognized and guaranteed by the provisions of this chapter and the Constitutions of the state of Washington and the United States are in fact protected and effectively secured. To this end, each agency shall assign appropriate staff who shall from time to time as may be necessary have authority to examine records, inspect facilities, attend proceedings, and do whatever is necessary to monitor, evaluate, and assure adherence to such rights. Such persons shall also recommend such additional safeguards or procedures as may be appropriate to secure individual rights set forth in this chapter and as guaranteed by the state and federal Constitutions.[ 2018 c 201 § 3023; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 57.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.530 - Facilities part of comprehensive behavioral health program.

RCW 71.05.530 Facilities part of comprehensive behavioral health program.Evaluation and treatment facilities and secure withdrawal management and stabilization facilities authorized pursuant to this chapter may be part of the comprehensive community behavioral health services program conducted in counties pursuant to chapter 71.24 RCW, and may receive funding pursuant to the provisions thereof.[ 2020 c 302 § 52; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 247; 1998 c 297 § 23; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 58.]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.Effective dates—Severability—Intent—1998 c 297: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.560 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.560 - Adoption of rules.

RCW 71.05.560 Adoption of rules.The department, the department of social and health services, and the authority shall adopt such rules as may be necessary to effectuate the intent and purposes of this chapter, which shall include but not be limited to evaluation of the quality of the program and facilities operating pursuant to this chapter, evaluation of the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of such programs and facilities, and procedures and standards for licensing or certification and other action relevant to evaluation and treatment facilities, secure detoxification facilities, and approved substance use disorder treatment programs.[ 2018 c 201 § 3025; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 248; 1998 c 297 § 24; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 61.]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.Effective dates—Severability—Intent—1998 c 297: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.570 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.570 - Rules of court.

RCW 71.05.570 Rules of court.The supreme court of the state of Washington shall adopt such rules as it shall deem necessary with respect to the court procedures and proceedings provided for by this chapter.[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 62.]
WA Rev Code § 71.05.575 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.575 - Less restrictive alternative treatment—Consideration by court.

RCW 71.05.575 Less restrictive alternative treatment—Consideration by court.(1) When making a decision under this chapter whether to require a less restrictive alternative treatment, the court shall consider whether it is appropriate to include or exclude time spent in confinement when determining whether the person has committed a recent overt act.(2) When determining whether an offender is a danger to himself or herself or others under this chapter, a court shall give great weight to any evidence submitted to the court regarding an offender's recent history of judicially required or administratively ordered involuntary antipsychotic medication while in confinement.[ 1999 c 214 § 6.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1999 c 214: See notes following RCW 72.09.370.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.595 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.595 - Less restrictive alternative treatment order—Termination.

RCW 71.05.595 Less restrictive alternative treatment order—Termination.A court order for less restrictive alternative treatment for a person found to be in need of assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment must be terminated prior to the expiration of the order when, in the opinion of the professional person in charge of the less restrictive alternative treatment provider, (1) the person is prepared to accept voluntary treatment, or (2) the outpatient treatment ordered is no longer necessary to prevent a relapse, decompensation, or deterioration that is likely to result in the person presenting a likelihood of serious harm or the person becoming gravely disabled within a reasonably short period of time.[ 2018 c 291 § 16; 2015 c 250 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 71.05.620 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.620 - Court files and records closed—Exceptions—Rules.

RCW 71.05.620 Court files and records closed—Exceptions—Rules.(1) The files and records of court proceedings under this chapter and chapter 71.34 RCW shall be closed but shall be accessible to:(a) The department;(b) The department of social and health services;(c) The authority;(d) The state hospitals as defined in RCW 72.23.010;(e) Any person who is the subject of a petition;(f) The attorney or guardian of the person;(g) Resource management services for that person; and(h) Service providers authorized to receive such information by resource management services.(2) The authority shall adopt rules to implement this section.[ 2018 c 201 § 3028; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 249; 2015 c 269 § 16; 2013 c 200 § 23; 2005 c 504 § 111; 1989 c 205 § 12.]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.Effective date—2013 c 200: See note following RCW 70.02.010.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.Contingent effective date—1989 c 205 §§ 11-19: "Sections 10 [11] through 19 of this act shall take effect on July 1, 1995, or when regional support networks are established." [ 1989 c 205 § 24.] See note following chapter digest.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.660 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.660 - Treatment records—Privileged communications unaffected.

RCW 71.05.660 Treatment records—Privileged communications unaffected.Nothing in this chapter or chapter 70.02 or 71.34 RCW shall be construed to interfere with communications between physicians, physician assistants, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioners, or psychologists and patients and attorneys and clients.[ 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 420; 2016 c 155 § 9; 2013 c 200 § 21; 2009 c 217 § 9; 2005 c 504 § 114; 1989 c 205 § 16.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2016 c 155 § 9 and by 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 420, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).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 date—2013 c 200: See note following RCW 70.02.010.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.Contingent effective date—1989 c 205 §§ 11-19: See note following RCW 71.05.620.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.680 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.680 - Treatment records—Access under false pretenses, penalty.

RCW 71.05.680 Treatment records—Access under false pretenses, penalty.Any person who requests or obtains confidential information pursuant to RCW 71.05.620 under false pretenses shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 2013 c 200 § 22; 2005 c 504 § 713; 1999 c 13 § 11. Prior: 1989 c 205 § 18.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 200: See note following RCW 70.02.010.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.Purpose—Construction—1999 c 13: See note following RCW 10.77.010.Contingent effective date—1989 c 205 §§ 11-19: See note following RCW 71.05.620.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.700 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.700 - Home visit by designated crisis responder or crisis intervention worker—Accompaniment by second trained individual.

RCW 71.05.700 Home visit by designated crisis responder or crisis intervention worker—Accompaniment by second trained individual.No designated crisis responder or crisis intervention worker shall be required to respond to a private home or other private location to stabilize or treat a person in crisis, or to evaluate a person for potential detention under the state's involuntary treatment act, unless a second trained individual, determined by the clinical team supervisor, on-call supervisor, or individual professional acting alone based on a risk assessment for potential violence, accompanies them. The second individual may be a law enforcement officer, a mental health professional, a mental health paraprofessional who has received training under RCW 71.05.715, or other first responder, such as fire or ambulance personnel. No retaliation may be taken against a worker who, following consultation with the clinical team, refuses to go on a home visit alone.[ 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 250; 2007 c 360 § 2.]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—2007 c 360: "The legislature finds that designated mental health professionals go out into the community to evaluate people for potential detention under the state's involuntary treatment act. Also, designated mental health professionals and other mental health workers do crisis intervention work intended to stabilize a person in crisis and provide immediate treatment and intervention in communities throughout Washington state. In many cases, the presence of a second trained individual on outreach to a person's private home or other private location will enhance safety for consumers, families, and mental health professionals and will advance the legislature's interest in quality mental health care services." [ 2007 c 360 § 1.]Short title—2007 c 360: "This act may be known and cited as the Marty Smith law." [ 2007 c 360 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 71.05.705 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.705 - Provider of designated crisis responder or crisis outreach services—Policy for home visits.

RCW 71.05.705 Provider of designated crisis responder or crisis outreach services—Policy for home visits.Each provider of designated crisis responder or crisis outreach services shall maintain a written policy that, at a minimum, describes the organization's plan for training, staff backup, information sharing, and communication for crisis outreach staff who respond to private homes or nonpublic settings.[ 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 251; 2007 c 360 § 3.]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—Short title—2007 c 360: See notes following RCW 71.05.700.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.710 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.710 - Home visit by mental health professional—Wireless telephone to be provided.

RCW 71.05.710 Home visit by mental health professional—Wireless telephone to be provided.Any mental health professional who engages in home visits to clients shall be provided by their employer with a wireless telephone or comparable device for the purpose of emergency communication.[ 2007 c 360 § 4.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—2007 c 360: See notes following RCW 71.05.700.
WA Rev Code § 71.05.715 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 71 - Mental Illness|Chapter 71.05 - Mental Illness.|71.05.715 - Crisis visit by mental health professional—Access to information.

RCW 71.05.715 Crisis visit by mental health professional—Access to information.Any mental health professional who is dispatched on a crisis visit, as described in RCW 71.05.700, shall have prompt access to information about any history of dangerousness or potential dangerousness on the client they are being sent to evaluate that is documented in crisis plans or commitment records and is available without unduly delaying a crisis response.[ 2007 c 360 § 5.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—2007 c 360: See notes following RCW 71.05.700.