71.05.457 Law enforcement referrals to mental health agencies—Reports of threatened or attempted suicide—General authority law enforcement policy.

WA Rev Code § 71.05.457 (2019) (N/A)
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RCW 71.05.457 Law enforcement referrals to mental health agencies—Reports of threatened or attempted suicide—General authority law enforcement policy.

By July 1, 2017, all general authority Washington law enforcement agencies must adopt a policy establishing criteria and procedures for a law enforcement officer to refer a person to a mental health agency after receiving a report of threatened or attempted suicide.

[ 2016 c 158 § 3.]

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Finding—Intent—2016 c 158: See note following RCW 71.05.455.