Washington § 71.05.156 - Evaluation for imminent likelihood of serious harm or imminent danger — Individual with grave disability.

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§ 71.05.156. Evaluation for imminent likelihood of serious harm or imminent danger — Individual with grave disability.

A designated crisis responder who conducts an evaluation for imminent likelihood of serious harm or imminent danger because of being gravely disabled under RCW 71.05.153 must also evaluate the person under RCW 71.05.150 for likelihood of serious harm or grave disability that does not meet the imminent standard for emergency detention.
[ 2022 c 210 s 7; 2018 c 291 s 12; 2016 sp.s. c 29 s 215; 2015 c 250 s 4; 2013 c 334 s 2.]

Notes

Effective date—2018 c 291 ss 1-4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 15: See note following RCW 71.05.020.
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.

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