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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.32 - Mental Health Advance Directives. › 71.32.250 - Long-term care facility residents—Readmission after inpatient behavioral health treatment—Evaluation, report to legislature.

RCW 71.32.250
Long-term care facility residents—Readmission after inpatient behavioral health treatment—Evaluation, report to legislature.
(1) If a principal who is a resident of a long-term care facility is admitted to inpatient behavioral health treatment pursuant to his or her directive, the principal shall be allowed to be readmitted to the same long-term care facility as if his or her inpatient admission had been for a physical condition on the same basis that the principal would be readmitted under state or federal statute or rule when:
(a) The treating facility's professional staff determine that inpatient behavioral health treatment is no longer medically necessary for the resident. The determination shall be made in writing by a psychiatrist, physician assistant working with a supervising psychiatrist, or a psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner, or (i) one physician and a mental health professional or substance use disorder professional; (ii) one physician assistant and a mental health professional or substance use disorder professional; or (iii) one psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner and a mental health professional or substance use disorder professional; or
(b) The person's consent to admission in his or her directive has expired.
(2)(a) If the long-term care facility does not have a bed available at the time of discharge, the treating facility may discharge the resident, in consultation with the resident and agent if any, and in accordance with a medically appropriate discharge plan, to another long-term care facility.
(b) This section shall apply to inpatient behavioral health treatment admission of long-term care facility residents, regardless of whether the admission is directly from a facility, hospital emergency room, or other location.
(c) This section does not restrict the right of the resident to an earlier release from the inpatient treatment facility. This section does not restrict the right of a long-term care facility to initiate transfer or discharge of a resident who is readmitted pursuant to this section, provided that the facility has complied with the laws governing the transfer or discharge of a resident.
(3) The joint legislative audit and review committee shall conduct an evaluation of the operation and impact of this section. The committee shall report its findings to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2004.
[ 2021 c 287 § 18; 2016 c 155 § 15; 2009 c 217 § 13; 2003 c 283 § 25.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.32 - Mental Health Advance Directives. › 71.32.270 - Family-initiated treatment.

RCW 71.32.270
Family-initiated treatment.
Nothing in this chapter restricts the right of a parent to seek behavioral health evaluation and treatment for a nonconsenting adolescent using family-initiated treatment laws under chapter 71.34 RCW.
[ 2021 c 287 § 20.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.32 - Mental Health Advance Directives. › 71.32.902 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 71.32.902
Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.
For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.
[ 2009 c 521 § 161.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.300 - Evaluation and treatment program for minors—Authority's responsibility.

RCW 71.34.300
Evaluation and treatment program for minors—Authority's responsibility.
The authority is responsible for development and coordination of the evaluation and treatment program for minors and for coordination of evaluation and treatment services and resources with the community behavioral health program required under chapter 71.24 RCW.
[ 2019 c 325 § 2002; 2018 c 201 § 5003; 2011 c 343 § 7; 1985 c 354 § 14. Formerly RCW 71.34.140.]
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—Effective date—2011 c 343: See notes following RCW 71.05.730.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.305 - Notice to parents, school contacts for referring students to inpatient treatment.

RCW 71.34.305
Notice to parents, school contacts for referring students to inpatient treatment.
School district personnel who contact a behavioral health disorder inpatient treatment program or provider for the purpose of referring a student to inpatient treatment shall provide the parents with notice of the contact within forty-eight hours.
[ 2020 c 302 § 65; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 255; 1996 c 133 § 6. Formerly RCW 71.34.032.]
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—Intent—Construction—1996 c 133: See notes following RCW 13.32A.197.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.310 - Jurisdiction over proceedings under chapter—Venue.

RCW 71.34.310
Jurisdiction over proceedings under chapter—Venue.
(1) The superior court has jurisdiction over proceedings under this chapter.
(2) A record of all petitions and proceedings under this chapter shall be maintained by the clerk of the superior court in the county in which the petition or proceedings was initiated.
(3) Petitions for commitment shall be filed and venue for hearings under this chapter shall be in the county in which the minor is being detained.
[ 2020 c 302 § 66; 1985 c 354 § 26. Formerly RCW 71.34.250.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.315 - Mental health commissioners—Authority.

RCW 71.34.315
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 § 2; 1989 c 174 § 3. Formerly RCW 71.34.280.]
NOTES:
Severability—1989 c 174: See note following RCW 71.05.135.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.320 - Transfer of superior court proceedings to juvenile department.

RCW 71.34.320
Transfer of superior court proceedings to juvenile department.
For purposes of this chapter, a superior court may transfer proceedings under this chapter to its juvenile department.
[ 1985 c 354 § 28. Formerly RCW 71.34.260.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.325 - Court proceedings under chapter subject to rules of state supreme court.

RCW 71.34.325
Court proceedings under chapter subject to rules of state supreme court.
Court procedures and proceedings provided for in this chapter shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the supreme court of the state of Washington.
[ 1985 c 354 § 24. Formerly RCW 71.34.240.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.330 - Attorneys appointed for minors—Compensation.

RCW 71.34.330
Attorneys appointed for minors—Compensation.
Attorneys appointed for minors under this chapter shall be compensated for their services as follows:
(1) Responsible others shall bear the costs of such legal services if financially able according to standards set by the court of the county in which the proceeding is held.
(2) If all responsible others are indigent as determined by these standards, the behavioral health administrative services organization shall reimburse the county in which the proceeding is held for the direct costs of such legal services, as provided in RCW 71.05.730.
[ 2019 c 325 § 2003; 2014 c 225 § 89; 2011 c 343 § 8; 1985 c 354 § 23. Formerly RCW 71.34.230.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2019 c 325: See note following RCW 71.24.011.
Effective date—2014 c 225: See note following RCW 71.24.016.
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 343: See notes following RCW 71.05.730.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.335 - Court records and files confidential—Availability.

RCW 71.34.335
Court records and files confidential—Availability.
The records and files maintained in any court proceeding under this chapter are confidential and available only to the minor, the minor's parent, and the minor's attorney. In addition, the court may order the subsequent release or use of these records or files only upon good cause shown if the court finds that appropriate safeguards for strict confidentiality will be maintained.
[ 1985 c 354 § 21. Formerly RCW 71.34.210.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.351 - Delivery of minor to treatment facilities.

RCW 71.34.351
Delivery of minor to treatment facilities.
A peace officer may take or authorize a minor to be taken into custody and immediately delivered to an appropriate crisis stabilization unit, evaluation and treatment facility, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, approved substance use disorder treatment program, or the emergency department of a local hospital when he or she has reasonable cause to believe that such minor is suffering from a behavioral health disorder and presents an imminent likelihood of serious harm or is gravely disabled. Until July 1, 2026, a peace officer's delivery of a minor to a secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility or approved substance use disorder treatment program is subject to the availability of a secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility or approved substance use disorder treatment program with adequate space for the minor.
[ 2023 c 433 § 14; 2020 c 302 § 67.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.356 - Possessions of minors undergoing treatment.

RCW 71.34.356
Possessions of minors undergoing treatment.
At the time a minor 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 detained minor. A copy of the inventory, signed by the staff member making it, must be given to the detained minor and must, in addition, be open to inspection to any responsible relative, subject to limitations, if any, specifically imposed by the detained minor. For purposes of this section, "responsible relative" includes the guardian, conservator, attorney, parent, or adult brother or sister of the minor. The facility shall not disclose the contents of the inventory to any other person without the consent of the minor or order of the court.
[ 2020 c 302 § 69.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.360 - No detention of minors after eighteenth birthday—Exceptions.

RCW 71.34.360
No detention of minors after eighteenth birthday—Exceptions.
No minor received as a voluntary patient or committed under this chapter may be detained after his or her eighteenth birthday unless the person, upon reaching eighteen years of age, has applied for admission to an appropriate evaluation and treatment facility or unless involuntary commitment proceedings under chapter 71.05 RCW have been initiated: PROVIDED, That a minor may be detained after his or her eighteenth birthday for purposes of completing the fourteen-day diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment.
[ 1985 c 354 § 20. Formerly RCW 71.34.190.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.365 - Release of minor—Requirements.

RCW 71.34.365
Release of minor—Requirements.
(1) If a minor is not accepted for admission or is released by an inpatient evaluation and treatment facility, the facility shall release the minor to the custody of the minor's parent or other responsible person. If not otherwise available, the facility shall furnish transportation for the minor to the minor's residence or other appropriate place. If the minor has been arrested, the evaluation and treatment facility, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, or approved substance use disorder treatment program shall detain the minor for not more than eight hours at the request of the peace officer. The program or facility shall make reasonable attempts to contact the requesting peace officer during this time to inform the peace officer that the minor is not approved for admission or is being released in order to enable a peace officer to return to the facility and take the minor back into custody.
(2) If the minor is released to someone other than the minor's parent, the facility shall make every effort to notify the minor's parent of the release as soon as possible.
(3) No indigent minor may be released to less restrictive alternative treatment or setting or discharged from inpatient treatment without suitable clothing, and the authority shall furnish this clothing. As funds are available, the director may provide necessary funds for the immediate welfare of indigent minors upon discharge or release to less restrictive alternative treatment.
[ 2020 c 302 § 70; 2018 c 201 § 5004; 1985 c 354 § 17. Formerly RCW 71.34.170.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.375 - Family-initiated treatment—Notice to parents of available treatment options.

RCW 71.34.375
Family-initiated treatment—Notice to parents of available treatment options.
(1) If a parent or guardian, for the purpose of mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, or evaluation, brings his or her minor child to an evaluation and treatment facility, a hospital emergency room, an inpatient facility licensed under chapter 72.23 RCW, an inpatient facility licensed under chapter 70.41 or 71.12 RCW operating inpatient psychiatric beds for minors, a secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, or an approved substance use disorder treatment program, the facility is required to promptly provide written and verbal notice of all statutorily available treatment options contained in this chapter. The notice need not be given more than once if written and verbal notice has already been provided and documented by the facility.
(2) The provision of notice must be documented by the facilities required to give notice under subsection (1) of this section and must be accompanied by a signed acknowledgment of receipt by the parent or guardian. The notice must contain the following information:
(a) All current statutorily available treatment options including but not limited to those provided in this chapter; and
(b) The procedures to be followed to utilize the treatment options described in this chapter.
(3) The department of health shall produce, and make available, the written notification that must include, at a minimum, the information contained in subsection (2) of this section. The department of health must revise the written notification as necessary to reflect changes in the law.
[ 2019 c 446 § 25; 2018 c 201 § 5005; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 256; 2011 c 302 § 1; 2003 c 107 § 1. Formerly RCW 71.34.056.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.377 - Failure to notify parent or guardian of treatment options—Civil penalty.

RCW 71.34.377
Failure to notify parent or guardian of treatment options—Civil penalty.
An evaluation and treatment facility that fails to comply with the requirement to provide verbal and written notice to a parent or guardian of a child under RCW 71.34.375 is subject to a civil penalty of one thousand dollars for each failure to provide adequate notice, unless the evaluation and treatment facility is a hospital licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW or a psychiatric hospital licensed under chapter 71.12 RCW in which case the department of health may enforce the notice requirements using its existing enforcement authority provided in chapters 70.41 and 71.12 RCW.
[ 2011 c 302 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.379 - Notice to parent or guardian—Treatment options—Policy and protocol adoption—Report.

RCW 71.34.379
Notice to parent or guardian—Treatment options—Policy and protocol adoption—Report.
Facilities licensed under chapter 70.41, 71.12, or 72.23 RCW are required to adopt policies and protocols regarding the notice requirements described in RCW 71.34.375.
[ 2019 c 325 § 2004; 2011 c 302 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2019 c 325: See note following RCW 71.24.011.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.380 - Department, department of health, and authority to adopt rules to effectuate chapter.

RCW 71.34.380
Department, department of health, and authority to adopt rules to effectuate chapter.
(1) The department, department of health, and the authority shall adopt such rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW as may be necessary to effectuate the intent and purposes of this chapter.
(2) The authority shall evaluate the quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and use of services, procedures and standards for commitment, and establish criteria and procedures for placement and transfer of committed minors.
(3) The department of health shall regulate the evaluation and treatment facilities and programs.
(4) The department shall operate and maintain the child study and treatment center.
[ 2018 c 201 § 5006; 1985 c 354 § 25. Formerly RCW 71.34.800.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.385 - Uniform application of chapter—Training for designated crisis responders.

RCW 71.34.385
Uniform application of chapter—Training for designated crisis responders.
The authority shall ensure that the provisions of this chapter are applied in a consistent and uniform manner. The authority shall also ensure that, to the extent possible within available funds, the designated crisis responders are specifically trained in adolescent mental health issues, the mental health and substance use disorder civil commitment laws, and the criteria for civil commitment.
[ 2019 c 325 § 2005; 2018 c 201 § 5007; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 257; 1992 c 205 § 304. Formerly RCW 71.34.805.]
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.
Part headings not law—Severability—1992 c 205: See notes following RCW 13.40.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.387 - Online training for behavioral health providers—State law and best practices when providing behavioral health services to children, youth, and families.

RCW 71.34.387
Online training for behavioral health providers—State law and best practices when providing behavioral health services to children, youth, and families.
Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the authority must provide an online training for behavioral health providers regarding state law and best practices when providing behavioral health services to children, youth, and families. The training must be free for providers and must include information related to family-initiated treatment, adolescent-initiated treatment, other treatment services provided under this chapter, and standards for sharing of information about behavioral health services received by an adolescent under RCW 70.02.240 and 70.02.265.
[ 2019 c 381 § 23.]
NOTES:
Short title—2019 c 381: See note following RCW 71.34.500.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.3871 - Stakeholder engagement efforts to measure impacts of the adolescent behavioral health care access act (2019 c 381)—Reports to governor and legislature.

RCW 71.34.3871
Stakeholder engagement efforts to measure impacts of the adolescent behavioral health care access act (2019 c 381)—Reports to governor and legislature. (Expires December 31, 2024.)
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the authority must conduct stakeholder engagement efforts with parents, youth, and behavioral health providers to measure the impacts of implementing policies resulting from chapter 381, Laws of 2019 during the first three years of implementation and RCW 71.34.915 and 71.34.918. The stakeholder engagement efforts required under this subsection must include live events soliciting feedback from stakeholders and alternative methods for stakeholders to submit feedback. The first stakeholder engagement efforts must be complete by October 1, 2022, followed by subsequent annual stakeholder engagement efforts completed by July 1, 2023, and by July 1, 2024. The authority must report on the results of the stakeholder engagement efforts annually to the governor and the legislature beginning November 1, 2022. The final report is due November 1, 2024, and must include any recommendations for statutory changes identified as needed based on stakeholder engagement efforts results.
(2) This section expires December 31, 2024.
[ 2022 c 134 § 3; 2019 c 381 § 24.]
NOTES:
Short title—2019 c 381: See note following RCW 71.34.500.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.390 - Redirection of Title XIX funds to fund placements within the state.

RCW 71.34.390
Redirection of Title XIX funds to fund placements within the state.
For the purpose of encouraging the expansion of existing evaluation and treatment facilities and the creation of new facilities, the authority shall endeavor to redirect federal Title XIX funds which are expended on out-of-state placements to fund placements within the state.
[ 2018 c 201 § 5008; 1992 c 205 § 303. Formerly RCW 71.34.810.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
Part headings not law—Severability—1992 c 205: See notes following RCW 13.40.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.395 - Availability of treatment does not create right to obtain public funds.

RCW 71.34.395
Availability of treatment does not create right to obtain public funds.
The ability of a parent to bring his or her minor child to a licensed or certified evaluation and treatment program for evaluation and treatment does not create a right to obtain or benefit from any funds or resources of the state. The state may provide services for indigent minors to the extent that funds are available.
[ 2018 c 201 § 5009; 1998 c 296 § 21. Formerly RCW 71.34.015.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Short title—1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.400 - Eligibility for medical assistance under chapter 74.09 RCW—Payment by authority.

RCW 71.34.400
Eligibility for medical assistance under chapter 74.09 RCW—Payment by authority.
For purposes of eligibility for medical assistance under chapter 74.09 RCW, minors in inpatient mental health or inpatient substance use disorder treatment shall be considered to be part of their parent's or legal guardian's household, unless the minor has been assessed by the authority or its designee as likely to require such treatment for at least ninety consecutive days, or is in out-of-home care in accordance with chapter 13.34 RCW, or the parents are found to not be exercising responsibility for care and control of the minor. Payment for such care by the authority shall be made only in accordance with rules, guidelines, and clinical criteria applicable to inpatient treatment of minors established by the authority.
[ 2018 c 201 § 5010; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 258; 1998 c 296 § 11. Formerly RCW 71.34.027.]
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.
Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Short title—1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.405 - Liability for costs of minor's treatment and care—Rules.

RCW 71.34.405
Liability for costs of minor's treatment and care—Rules.
(1) A minor receiving treatment under the provisions of this chapter and responsible others shall be liable for the costs of treatment, care, and transportation to the extent of available resources and ability to pay.
(2) The secretary or director, as appropriate, shall establish rules to implement this section and to define income, resources, and exemptions to determine the responsible person's or persons' ability to pay.
[ 2018 c 201 § 5011; 1985 c 354 § 13. Formerly RCW 71.34.130.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.406 - Liability of costs of minor's treatment—Involuntary detention—Rules.

RCW 71.34.406
Liability of costs of minor's treatment—Involuntary detention—Rules.
In addition to the responsibility provided for by RCW 43.20B.330, the parents of a minor person who is involuntarily detained pursuant to this chapter for the purpose of treatment and evaluation outside of a facility maintained and operated by the department shall be responsible for the cost of such care and treatment. In the event that an individual is unable to pay for such treatment or in the event payment would result in a substantial hardship upon the individual or his or her family, then the county of residence of such person shall be responsible for such costs. If it is not possible to determine the county of residence of the person, the cost shall be borne by the county where the person was originally detained. The department, or the authority, as appropriate, shall, pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, adopt standards as to (1) inability to pay in whole or in part, (2) a definition of substantial hardship, and (3) appropriate payment schedules. Financial responsibility with respect to services and facilities of the department shall continue to be as provided in RCW 43.20B.320 through 43.20B.360 and 43.20B.370.
[ 2020 c 302 § 102.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.410 - Liability for performance of duties under this chapter limited.

RCW 71.34.410
Liability for performance of duties under this chapter limited.
(1) No public or private agency or governmental entity, nor officer of a public or private agency, nor the superintendent, or professional person in charge, his or her professional designee or attending staff of any such agency, nor any public official performing functions necessary to the administration of this chapter, nor peace officer responsible for detaining a minor under this chapter, nor any designated crisis responder, nor professional person, nor evaluation and treatment facility, nor secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, nor approved substance use disorder treatment program shall be civilly or criminally liable for performing actions authorized in this chapter with regard to the decision of whether to admit, release, administer antipsychotic medications, or detain a minor for evaluation and treatment: PROVIDED, That such duties were performed in good faith and without gross negligence.
(2) This section does not relieve a person from giving the required duty to warn or to take reasonable precautions to provide protection from violent behavior where the minor has communicated an actual threat of physical violence against a reasonably identifiable victim or victims. The duty to warn or to take reasonable precautions to provide protection from violent behavior is discharged if reasonable efforts are made to communicate the threat to the victim or victims and to law enforcement personnel.
[ 2020 c 302 § 71; 2019 c 446 § 27; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 259; 2005 c 371 § 5; 1985 c 354 § 27. Formerly RCW 71.34.270.]
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.
Finding—Intent—Severability—2005 c 371: See notes following RCW 71.34.600.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.415 - Judicial services—Civil commitment cases—Reimbursement.

RCW 71.34.415
Judicial services—Civil commitment cases—Reimbursement.
A county may apply to its behavioral health administrative services organization for reimbursement of its direct costs in providing judicial services for civil commitment cases under this chapter, as provided in RCW 71.05.730.
[ 2019 c 325 § 2006; 2014 c 225 § 90; 2011 c 343 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2019 c 325: See note following RCW 71.24.011.
Effective date—2014 c 225: See note following RCW 71.24.016.
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 343: See notes following RCW 71.05.730.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.420 - Evaluation and treatment services—Unavailability—Single bed certification.

RCW 71.34.420
Evaluation and treatment services—Unavailability—Single bed certification.
(1) The authority may use a single bed certification process as outlined in rule to provide additional treatment capacity for a minor suffering from a mental disorder for whom an evaluation and treatment facility, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, or approved substance use disorder treatment program bed is not available. The facility that is the proposed site of the single bed certification must be a facility that is willing and able to provide the person with timely and appropriate treatment either directly or by arrangement with other public or private agencies.
(2) A single bed certification must be specific to the minor receiving treatment.
(3) A designated crisis responder who submits an application for a single bed certification for treatment at a facility that is willing and able to provide timely and appropriate mental health treatment in good faith belief that the single bed certification is appropriate may presume that the single bed certification will be approved for the purpose of completing the detention process and responding to other emergency calls.
(4) The authority may adopt rules implementing this section and continue to enforce rules it has already adopted except where inconsistent with this section.
[ 2020 c 302 § 72; 2018 c 201 § 5012; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 260; 2015 c 269 § 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—2015 c 269 §§ 1-9 and 11-13: See note following RCW 71.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.430 - Release of adolescent's mental health information to parent without adolescent's consent.

RCW 71.34.430
Release of adolescent's mental health information to parent without adolescent's consent.
A mental health agency, psychiatric hospital, or evaluation and treatment facility may release mental health information about an adolescent to a parent of the adolescent without the consent of the adolescent by following the limitations and restrictions of RCW 70.02.240 and 70.02.265.
[ 2019 c 381 § 22.]
NOTES:
Short title—2019 c 381: See note following RCW 71.34.500.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.440 - Detention of minors—Permission to leave facility.

RCW 71.34.440
Detention of minors—Permission to leave facility.
Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the professional person in charge of a treatment facility, or his or her professional designee, from permitting a minor detained for intensive treatment to leave the facility for prescribed periods during the term of the minor's detention, under such conditions as may be appropriate.
[ 2020 c 302 § 73.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.500 - Self-admission of adolescent for inpatient behavioral health treatment or substance use disorder treatment—Requirements.

RCW 71.34.500
Self-admission of adolescent for inpatient behavioral health treatment or substance use disorder treatment—Requirements.
(1) An adolescent may admit himself or herself to an evaluation and treatment facility for inpatient mental health treatment or an approved substance use disorder treatment program for inpatient substance use disorder treatment without parental consent. The admission shall occur only if the professional person in charge of the facility concurs with the need for inpatient treatment. Parental authorization, or authorization from a person who may consent on behalf of the minor pursuant to RCW 7.70.065, is required for inpatient treatment of a minor under the age of thirteen.
(2) When, in the judgment of the professional person in charge of an evaluation and treatment facility or approved substance use disorder treatment program, there is reason to believe that a minor is in need of inpatient treatment because of a behavioral health disorder, and the facility provides the type of evaluation and treatment needed by the minor, and it is not feasible to treat the minor in any less restrictive setting or the minor's home, the minor may be admitted to the facility.
(3) Written renewal of voluntary consent must be obtained from the applicant no less than once every twelve months. The minor's need for continued inpatient treatments shall be reviewed and documented no less than every one hundred eighty days.
[ 2020 c 302 § 74; 2019 c 381 § 3; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 261; 2006 c 93 § 3; 2005 c 371 § 2; 1998 c 296 § 14. Formerly RCW 71.34.042.]
NOTES:
Short title—2019 c 381: "This act may be known and cited as the adolescent behavioral health care access act." [ 2019 c 381 § 25.]
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.
Finding—Intent—Severability—2005 c 371: See notes following RCW 71.34.600.
Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Short title—1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.520 - Notice of intent to leave inpatient treatment by adolescent voluntarily admitted—Duties of receiving staff member—Time frame for discharge of adolescent.

RCW 71.34.520
Notice of intent to leave inpatient treatment by adolescent voluntarily admitted—Duties of receiving staff member—Time frame for discharge of adolescent.
(1) Any adolescent voluntarily admitted to an evaluation and treatment facility or approved substance use disorder treatment program under RCW 71.34.500 may give notice of intent to leave at any time. The notice need not follow any specific form so long as it is written and the intent of the adolescent can be discerned.
(2) The staff member receiving the notice shall date it immediately and record its existence in the adolescent's clinical record.
(a) If the evaluation and treatment facility is providing the adolescent solely with mental health treatment and not substance use disorder treatment, copies of the notice must be sent to the adolescent's attorney, if any, the designated crisis responders, and the parent.
(b) If the evaluation and treatment facility or substance use disorder treatment program is providing the adolescent with substance use disorder treatment, copies of the notice must be sent to the adolescent's attorney, if any, the designated crisis responders, and the parent only if: (i) The adolescent provides written consent to the disclosure of the adolescent's notice of intent to leave and such other substance use disorder information; or (ii) permitted by federal law.
(3) The professional person shall discharge the adolescent from the facility by the second judicial day following receipt of the adolescent's notice of intent to leave.
[ 2019 c 381 § 5; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 262; 2003 c 106 § 1; 1998 c 296 § 16. Formerly RCW 71.34.046.]
NOTES:
Short title—2019 c 381: See note following RCW 71.34.500.
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—Part headings not law—Short title—1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.530 - Outpatient treatment of adolescent.

RCW 71.34.530
Outpatient treatment of adolescent.
Any adolescent may request and receive outpatient treatment without the consent of the adolescent's parent. Parental authorization, or authorization from a person who may consent on behalf of the minor pursuant to RCW 7.70.065, is required for outpatient treatment of a minor under the age of thirteen.
[ 2019 c 381 § 6; 2006 c 93 § 4; 1998 c 296 § 12; 1995 c 312 § 52; 1985 c 354 § 3. Formerly RCW 71.34.030.]
NOTES:
Short title—2019 c 381: See note following RCW 71.34.500.
Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Short title—1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.
Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.620 - Adolescent's court petition for release from inpatient treatment facility—Judicial review of medical necessity.

RCW 71.34.620
Adolescent's court petition for release from inpatient treatment facility—Judicial review of medical necessity.
Following the review conducted under RCW 71.34.610, an adolescent may petition the superior court for his or her release from the facility. The petition may be filed not sooner than five days following the review. The court shall release the adolescent unless it finds, upon a preponderance of the evidence, that it is a medical necessity for the adolescent to remain at the facility.
[ 2019 c 381 § 9; 1998 c 296 § 19. Formerly RCW 71.34.162.]
NOTES:
Short title—2019 c 381: See note following RCW 71.34.500.
Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Short title—1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.630 - Adolescent not released from inpatient treatment facility by court petition—Release within thirty days—Initiation of proceedings to stop release.

RCW 71.34.630
Adolescent not released from inpatient treatment facility by court petition—Release within thirty days—Initiation of proceedings to stop release.
(1) If the adolescent is receiving inpatient treatment in a hospital setting and is not released as a result of the petition filed under RCW 71.34.620, he or she shall be released not later than thirty days following the later of: (a) The date of the authority's determination under RCW 71.34.610(2); or (b) the filing of a petition for judicial review under RCW 71.34.620, unless a professional person or the designated crisis responder initiates proceedings under this chapter.
(2) If the adolescent receiving treatment in a residential treatment facility is not released as a result of the petition filed under RCW 71.34.620, he or she may remain in a residential treatment facility so long as it continues to be a medical necessity for the adolescent to receive such treatment.
[ 2020 c 185 § 4; 2019 c 381 § 10; 2018 c 201 § 5015; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 264; 1998 c 296 § 20. Formerly RCW 71.34.164.]
NOTES:
Short title—2019 c 381: See note following RCW 71.34.500.
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.
Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Short title—1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.640 - Evaluation of treatment of adolescents.

RCW 71.34.640
Evaluation of treatment of adolescents.
The authority shall randomly select and review the information on adolescents who are admitted to inpatient treatment on application of the adolescent's parent regardless of the source of payment, if any, subject to the limitations under RCW 71.34.600(3). The review shall determine whether the adolescents reviewed were appropriately admitted into treatment based on an objective evaluation of the adolescent's condition and the outcome of the adolescent's treatment.
[ 2019 c 381 § 11; 2018 c 201 § 5016; 1996 c 133 § 36; 1995 c 312 § 58. Formerly RCW 71.34.035.]
NOTES:
Short title—2019 c 381: See note following RCW 71.34.500.
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
Findings—Short title—Intent—Construction—1996 c 133: See notes following RCW 13.32A.197.
Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.660 - Limitation on liability for admitting or accepting adolescent.

RCW 71.34.660
Limitation on liability for admitting or accepting adolescent.
An adolescent shall have no cause of action against an evaluation and treatment facility, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, approved substance use disorder treatment program, inpatient facility, or provider of outpatient mental health treatment or outpatient substance use disorder treatment for admitting or accepting the adolescent in good faith for evaluation or treatment under RCW 71.34.600 or 71.34.650 based solely upon the fact that the adolescent did not consent to evaluation or treatment if the adolescent's parent has consented to the evaluation or treatment.
[ 2019 c 446 § 29; 2019 c 381 § 13; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 266; 2005 c 371 § 3.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2019 c 381 § 13 and by 2019 c 446 § 29, 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).
Short title—2019 c 381: See note following RCW 71.34.500.
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.
Finding—Intent—Severability—2005 c 371: See notes following RCW 71.34.600.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 71 - Behavioral Health › Chapter 71.34 - Behavioral Health Services for Minors. › 71.34.670 - "Appropriately trained professional person" defined by rule.

RCW 71.34.670
"Appropriately trained professional person" defined by rule.
The authority shall adopt rules defining "appropriately trained professional person" operating within their scope of practice within Title 18 RCW for the purposes of conducting mental health and substance use disorder evaluations under RCW 71.34.600(3) and 71.34.650(1).
[ 2019 c 325 § 2007; 2018 c 201 § 2001; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 415; 1998 c 296 § 34. Formerly RCW 43.20A.025.]
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.
Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Short title—1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.