Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 71. MENTAL ILLNESS |
Chapter 71.24. Community mental health services act. |
Section 71.24.540. Drug courts.
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- The department shall contract with counties operating drug courts and counties in the process of implementing new drug courts for the provision of substance use disorder treatment services.NOTES:Effective dates—2016 1st sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.Short title—Right of action—2016 1st sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.Legislative recognition—1999 c 197: "The legislature recognizes the utility of drug court programs in reducing recidivism and assisting the courts by diverting potential offenders from the normal course of criminal trial proceedings." [ 1999 c 197 § 7.]Severability—1999 c 197: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.