Washington Statutes

§ 71.24.570 — Emergency service patrol—Establishment—Rules.

Washington § 71.24.570
JurisdictionWashington
Title 71BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Ch. 71.24COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT

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Wash. Rev. Code § 71.24.570 (2026).

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(1)The state and counties, cities, and other municipalities may establish or contract for emergency service patrols which are to be under the administration of the appropriate jurisdiction. A patrol consists of persons trained to give assistance in the streets and in other public places to persons who are intoxicated. Members of an emergency service patrol shall be capable of providing first aid in emergency situations and may transport intoxicated persons to their homes and to and from substance use disorder treatment programs.
(2)The secretary shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW for the establishment, training, and conduct of emergency service patrols. Effective dates — 2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760 . Short title — Right of action — 2016 sp.s. c 29: S

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§ 71.05.760
Washington § 71.05.760
§ 71.05.010
Washington § 71.05.010

Legislative History

[2016 sp.s. c 29 s 518;1989 c 270 s 30;1972 ex.s. c 122 s 17. Formerly RCW70.96A.170.]

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