71.05.285 - Additional confinement -- Prior history evidence. - Washington Statutes

Additional confinement — Prior history evidence.

In determining whether an inpatient or less restrictive alternative commitment under the process provided in RCW 71.05.280 and *71.05.320(2) is appropriate, great weight shall be given to evidence of a prior history or pattern of decompensation and discontinuation of treatment resulting in: (1) Repeated hospitalizations; or (2) repeated peace officer interventions resulting in juvenile offenses, criminal charges, diversion programs, or jail admissions. Such evidence may be used to provide a factual basis for concluding that the individual would not receive, if released, such care as is essential for his or her health or safety.

[2001 c 12 § 1; 1997 c 112 § 23.]

Notes: *Reviser's note: RCW 71.05.320 was amended by 2006 c 333 § 304, changing subsection (2) to subsection (3).