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Arraignment continued—Treatment referral.
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 date—2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW
7.105.900.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 263 §§ 202-803: See note following RCW
10.01.240.
Effective date—2019 c 263 §§ 501-504, 601, 602, and 701-708: See note following RCW
9.94A.500.
Effective dates—2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW
71.05.760.
Short title—Right of action—2016 sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW
71.05.010.
Intent—Finding—2002 c 219: See note following RCW
9A.42.037.