Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016)

Section 71.05.740. Reporting of commitment data.

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By August 1, 2013, all behavioral health organizations in the state of Washington must forward historical mental health involuntary commitment information retained by the organization including identifying information and dates of commitment to the department. As soon as feasible, the behavioral health organizations must arrange to report new commitment data to the department within twenty-four hours. Commitment information under this section does not need to be resent if it is already in the possession of the department. Behavioral health organizations and the department shall be immune from liability related to the sharing of commitment information under this section.

[ 2014 c 225 § 88; 2013 c 216 § 2.]

NOTES:
Effective date—2014 c 225: See note following RCW 71.24.016.

2014 c 225 § 88; 2013 c 216 § 2.

                    
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