Washington Statutes
§ 71.05.575 — Less restrictive alternative treatment—Consideration by court.
Washington § 71.05.575
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Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.575 (2026).
Text
(1)When making a decision under this chapter whether to require a less restrictive alternative treatment, the court shall consider whether it is appropriate to include or exclude time spent in confinement when determining whether the person has committed a recent overt act.
(2)When determining whether an offender is a danger to himself or herself or others under this chapter, a court shall give great weight to any evidence submitted to the court regarding an offender's recent history of judicially required or administratively ordered involuntary antipsychotic medication while in confinement.
Intent — Effective date — 1999 c 214: See notes following RCW 72.09.370 .
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In Re The Detention Of B.m.
432 P.3d 459 (Court of Appeals of Washington, 2019)
Legislative History
[1999 c 214 s 6.]
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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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