Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 71. MENTAL ILLNESS |
Chapter 71.05. Mental illness. |
Section 71.05.457. Law enforcement referrals to mental health agencies—Reports of threatened or attempted suicide—General authority law enforcement policy.
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- By July 1, 2017, all general authority Washington law enforcement agencies must adopt a policy establishing criteria and procedures for a law enforcement officer to refer a person to a mental health agency after receiving a report of threatened or attempted suicide.NOTES:Finding—Intent—2016 c 158: See note following RCW 71.05.455.