71.05.575 - Less restrictive alternative treatment -- Consideration by court. - Washington Statutes

Less restrictive alternative treatment — Consideration by court.

(1) When making a decision under this chapter whether to require a less restrictive alternative treatment, the court shall consider whether it is appropriate to include or exclude time spent in confinement when determining whether the person has committed a recent overt act.

     (2) When determining whether an offender is a danger to himself or herself or others under this chapter, a court shall give great weight to any evidence submitted to the court regarding an offender's recent history of judicially required or administratively ordered involuntary antipsychotic medication while in confinement.

[1999 c 214 § 6.]

Notes: Intent -- Effective date -- 1999 c 214: See notes following RCW 72.09.370.