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72.23.180  <<  72.23.190 >>   72.23.200

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RCW 72.23.190

Death—Report to coroner.

In the event of the sudden or mysterious death of any patient at a state hospital, not on parole or escape therefrom, such fact shall be reported by the superintendent thereof to the coroner of the county in which the death occurs.