§ 71.34.660 — Limitation on liability for admitting or accepting adolescent.

Washington § 71.34.660

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

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An adolescent shall have no cause of action against an evaluation and treatment facility, secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, approved substance use disorder treatment program, inpatient facility, or provider of outpatient mental health treatment or outpatient substance use disorder treatment for admitting or accepting the adolescent in good faith for evaluation or treatment under RCW 71.34.600 or 71.34.650 based solely upon the fact that the adolescent did not consent to evaluation or treatment if the adolescent's parent has consented to the evaluation or treatment.

Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2019 c 381 s 13 and by 2019 c 446 s 29, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025 (2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025 (1).

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

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 .

Finding — Intent — Severability — 2005 c 371: See notes following RCW 71.34.600 .

Legislative History

[2019 c 446 s 29;2019 c 381 s 13;2016 sp.s. c 29 s 266;2005 c 371 s 3.]