Wash. Rev. Code § 10.77.220

Current through 2024

Section 10.77.220 - Incarceration in correctional institution or facility prohibited-Exceptions

No person who is criminally insane confined pursuant to this chapter shall be incarcerated in a state correctional institution or facility. This section does not apply to confinement in a mental health facility located wholly within a correctional institution. Confinement of a person who is criminally insane in a county jail or other local facility while awaiting either placement in a treatment program or a court hearing pursuant to this chapter is permitted for no more than seven days.

RCW 10.77.220

Amended by 2015SP1 c 7,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2015.

1982 c 112 § 3; 1974 ex.s. c 198 § 17; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 § 22.

Finding-2015 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 10.77.075.

Effective dates-2015 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 10.77.075.