Section 71.05.458. Law enforcement referral—Threatened or attempted suicide—Contact by mental health professional.

As soon as possible, but no later than twenty-four hours from receiving a referral from a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, a mental health professional contacted by the *designated mental health professional agency must attempt to contact the referred person to determine whether additional mental health intervention is necessary including, if needed, an assessment by a *designated mental health professional for initial detention under RCW 71.05.150 or 71.05.153. Documentation of the mental health professional's attempt to contact and assess the person must be maintained by the *designated mental health professional agency.

[ 2016 c 158 § 5.]

NOTES:

*Reviser's note: The term "designated mental health professional" as defined in RCW 71.05.020 was changed to "designated crisis responder" by 2016 1st sp.s. c 29 § 204, effective April 1, 2018.

Finding—Intent—2016 c 158: See note following RCW 71.05.455.

2016 c 158 § 5.