Washington Statutes
§ 71.34.360 — No detention of minors after eighteenth birthday—Exceptions.
Washington § 71.34.360
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Bluebook
Wash. Rev. Code § 71.34.360 (2026).
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No minor received as a voluntary patient or committed under this chapter may be detained after his or her eighteenth birthday unless the person, upon reaching eighteen years of age, has applied for admission to an appropriate evaluation and treatment facility or unless involuntary commitment proceedings under chapter 71.05 RCW have been initiated: PROVIDED, That a minor may be detained after his or her eighteenth birthday for purposes of completing the fourteen-day diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment.
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Legislative History
[1985 c 354 s 20. Formerly RCW71.34.190.]
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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Washington § 71.34.360, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/wa/71.34.360.