§ 71.34.630 — Adolescent not released from inpatient treatment facility by court petition—Release within thirty days—Initiation of proceedings to stop release.

Washington § 71.34.630

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 71: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
• Ch. 71.34: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR MINORS

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(1) If the adolescent is receiving inpatient treatment in a hospital setting and is not released as a result of the petition filed under RCW 71.34.620 , he or she shall be released not later than thirty days following the later of: (a) The date of the authority's determination under RCW 71.34.610 (2); or (b) the filing of a petition for judicial review under RCW 71.34.620 , unless a professional person or the designated crisis responder initiates proceedings under this chapter.

(2) If the adolescent receiving treatment in a residential treatment facility is not released as a result of the petition filed under RCW 71.34.620 , he or she may remain in a residential treatment facility so long as it continues to be a medical necessity for the adolescent to receive such treatment.

Short title — 2019 c 381: See note following RCW 71.34.500 .

Findings — Intent — Effective date — 2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018 .

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 .

Findings — Intent — Part headings not law — Short title — 1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025 .

Legislative History

[2020 c 185 s 4;2019 c 381 s 10;2018 c 201 s 5015;2016 sp.s. c 29 s 264;1998 c 296 s 20. Formerly RCW71.34.164.]