RCW 71.34.630: Adolescent not released from inpatient treatment facility by court petition—Release within thirty days—Initiation of proceedings to stop release.

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71.34.620 << 71.34.630 >> 71.34.640

PDFRCW 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.