Wash. Rev. Code § 71.34.351

Current through Chapter 376 of the 2024 Regular Session
Section 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, 23-hour crisis relief center, 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.

RCW 71.34.351

Amended by 2024 c 367,§ 5, eff. 6/6/2024.
Amended by 2023 c 433,§ 14, eff. 7/23/2023.
Added by 2020 c 302,§ 67, eff. 6/11/2020.