Washington Statutes
§ 71.05.510 — Damages for excessive detention.
Washington § 71.05.510
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Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.510 (2026).
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Any individual who knowingly, willfully or through gross negligence violates the provisions of this chapter by detaining a person for more than the allowable number of days shall be liable to the person detained in civil damages. It shall not be a prerequisite to an action under this section that the plaintiff shall have suffered or be threatened with special, as contrasted with general damages.
Findings — Intent — Effective date — 2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018 .
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Legislative History
[2018 c 201 s 3022;1974 ex.s. c 145 s 30;1973 1st ex.s. c 142 s 56.]
Nearby Sections
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§ 71.02.900
Construction and purpose—1959 c 25.§ 71.05.010
Legislative intent.§ 71.05.012
Legislative intent and finding.§ 71.05.020
Definitions.(Contingent expiration date.)§ 71.05.027
Integrated comprehensive screening and assessment process for substance use and mental disorders.§ 71.05.030
Commitment laws applicable.§ 71.05.100
Financial responsibility.§ 71.05.110
Appointed counsel—Compensation.§ 71.05.120
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