RCW 71.24.540 Drug courts. (Effective until January 1, 2020.)

The authority shall contract with counties operating drug courts and counties in the process of implementing new drug courts for the provision of substance use disorder treatment services.

[ 2018 c 201 § 4040; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 516; 1999 c 197 § 10. Formerly RCW 70.96A.055.]

NOTES:

Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.

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.

Legislative recognition—1999 c 197: "The legislature recognizes the utility of drug court programs in reducing recidivism and assisting the courts by diverting potential offenders from the normal course of criminal trial proceedings." [ 1999 c 197 § 7.]

Severability—1999 c 197: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.

RCW 71.24.540

Drug courts. (Effective January 1, 2020.)

The authority shall contract with behavioral health administrative services organizations, managed care organizations, or counties, as applicable, for the provision of substance use disorder treatment services ordered by a county-operated drug court.

[ 2019 c 325 § 1036; 2018 c 201 § 4040; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 516; 1999 c 197 § 10. Formerly RCW 70.96A.055.]

NOTES:

Effective date—2019 c 325: See note following RCW 71.24.011.

Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.

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.

Legislative recognition—1999 c 197: "The legislature recognizes the utility of drug court programs in reducing recidivism and assisting the courts by diverting potential offenders from the normal course of criminal trial proceedings." [ 1999 c 197 § 7.]

Severability—1999 c 197: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.