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10.77.140 Periodic examinations—Developmentally disabled—Reports—Notice to court.

WA Rev Code § 10.77.140 (2019) (N/A)
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RCW 10.77.140 Periodic examinations—Developmentally disabled—Reports—Notice to court.

Each person committed to a hospital or other facility or conditionally released pursuant to this chapter shall have a current examination of his or her mental condition made by one or more experts or professional persons at least once every six months. The person may retain, or if the person is indigent and so requests, the court may appoint a qualified expert or professional person to examine him or her, and such expert or professional person shall have access to all hospital records concerning the person. In the case of a committed or conditionally released person who is developmentally disabled, the expert shall be a developmental disabilities professional. The secretary, upon receipt of the periodic report, shall provide written notice to the court of commitment of compliance with the requirements of this section.

[ 1998 c 297 § 40; 1989 c 420 § 8; 1974 ex.s. c 198 § 12; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 § 14.]

NOTES:

Effective dates—Severability—Intent—1998 c 297: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.

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