Wash. Rev. Code § 71.34.630

Current through 2024

Section 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.

RCW 71.34.630

Amended by 2020 c 185,§ 4, eff. 6/11/2020.

Amended by 2019 c 381,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2019.

Amended by 2018 c 201,§ 5015, eff. 7/1/2018.

Amended by 2016SP1 c 29,§ 264, eff. 4/1/2018.

1998 c 296 § 20. Formerly RCW 71.34.164.

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.