For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter the secretary may employ all help necessary in arranging for and transporting such noncitizen and nonresident sexual psychopaths, psychopathic delinquents, or individuals with mental illness, and the cost and expense of providing such assistance, and all expenses incurred in effecting the transportation of such noncitizen and nonresident sexual psychopaths, psychopathic delinquents, or individuals with mental illness, shall be paid from the funds appropriated for that purpose upon vouchers approved by the department. "Individual with mental illness" for the purposes of this section shall be any person defined as a mentally ill person under RCW 72.23.010, as now or hereafter amended.
[ 2026 c 36 s 39; 1977 ex.s. c 80 s 51; 1965 c 78 s 3; 1959 c 28 s 72.25.030. Prior: 1957 c 29 s 3; 1953 c 232 s 3. Formerly RCW 71.04.290.]
Notes:
Purpose—Intent—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.