Wash. Rev. Code § 70.48.245

Current through 2024
Section 70.48.245 - Transfer of persons with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injuries from jail to department of corrections facility

When a jail has determined that a person in custody has or may have a developmental disability as defined in RCW 71A.10.020 or a traumatic brain injury, upon transfer of the person to a department of corrections facility or other jail facility, every reasonable effort shall be made by the transferring jail staff to communicate to receiving staff the nature of the disability, as determined by the jail and any necessary accommodation for the person as identified by the transferring jail staff.

RCW 70.48.245

2011 c 236 § 2.