§ 71.05.154 — Detention of persons with behavioral health disorders—Evaluation—Consultation with emergency room physician.(Effective until June 30, 2027.)

Washington § 71.05.154

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 71: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
• Ch. 71.05: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISORDERS

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If a person subject to evaluation under RCW 71.05.150 or 71.05.153 is located in an emergency room at the time of evaluation, the designated crisis responder conducting the evaluation shall take serious consideration of observations and opinions by an examining emergency room physician, *advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician assistant in determining whether detention under this chapter is appropriate. The designated crisis responder must document his or her consultation with this professional, if the professional is available, or his or her review of the professional's written observations or opinions regarding whether detention of the person is appropriate.

*Reviser's note: The term "advanced registered nurse practitioner" was changed to "advanced practice registered nurse" by 2024 c 239 s 1, effective June 30, 2027.

Effective date — 2017 3rd sp.s. c 14 ss 9, 12, 14, 15, and 17-21: See note following RCW 71.05.590 .

Expiration date — 2017 3rd sp.s. c 14 ss 8, 11, and 13: See note following RCW 71.05.590 .

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 .

If a person subject to evaluation under RCW 71.05.150 or 71.05.153 is located in an emergency room at the time of evaluation, the designated crisis responder conducting the evaluation shall take serious consideration of observations and opinions by an examining emergency room physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant in determining whether detention under this chapter is appropriate. The designated crisis responder must document his or her consultation with this professional, if the professional is available, or his or her review of the professional's written observations or opinions regarding whether detention of the person is appropriate.

Effective date — 2025 c 58 ss 5058-5170: See note following RCW 7.68.030 .

Explanatory note — 2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050 .

Effective date — 2017 3rd sp.s. c 14 ss 9, 12, 14, 15, and 17-21: See note following RCW 71.05.590 .

Expiration date — 2017 3rd sp.s. c 14 ss 8, 11, and 13: See note following RCW 71.05.590 .

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 .

Legislative History

[2017 3rd sp.s. c 14 s 12; (2017 3rd sp.s. c 14 s 11 expired April 1, 2018);2016 sp.s. c 29 s 214;2013 c 334 s 1.]