Washington § 71.02.490 - Authority over patient — Federal agencies, private establishments.

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§ 71.02.490. Authority over patient — Federal agencies, private establishments.

The United States veterans' administration, or other United States government agency, or the chief officer of a private facility shall have the same powers as are conferred upon the superintendent of a state hospital with reference to retention, transfer, parole, or discharge of mentally ill persons ordered hospitalized in their facilities.
[ 1959 c 25 s 71.02.490. Prior: 1951 c 139 s 26.]

Notes

Commitment to veterans' administration or other federal agency: RCW 73.36.165.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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