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10.05.020  <<  10.05.030 >>   10.05.040

Arraignment continuedTreatment referral.

*** CHANGE IN 2024 *** (SEE 1493-S.SL) ***
The arraigning judge upon consideration of the petition may continue the arraignment and refer such person for a diagnostic investigation and evaluation to:
(1) An approved substance use disorder treatment program as designated in chapter 71.24 RCW if the petition alleges a substance use disorder;
(2) An approved mental health center if the petition alleges a mental problem;
(3) The department of social and health services if the petition is brought under RCW 10.05.020(2); or
(4) An approved state-certified domestic violence treatment provider pursuant to RCW 43.20A.735 if the petition alleges a domestic violence behavior problem.

NOTES:

Effective date2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
FindingsIntent2019 c 263 §§ 202-803: See note following RCW 10.01.240.
Effective date2019 c 263 §§ 501-504, 601, 602, and 701-708: See note following RCW 9.94A.500.
Effective dates2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.
Short titleRight of action2016 sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.
IntentFinding2002 c 219: See note following RCW 9A.42.037.
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