71.34.410 Liability for performance of duties under this chapter limited.

WA Rev Code § 71.34.410 (2019) (N/A)

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RCW 71.34.410 Liability for performance of duties under this chapter limited.

No public or private agency or governmental entity, nor officer of a public or private agency, nor the superintendent, or professional person in charge, his or her professional designee or attending staff of any such agency, nor any public official performing functions necessary to the administration of this chapter, nor peace officer responsible for detaining a person under this chapter, nor any designated crisis responder, nor professional person, nor evaluation and treatment facility, nor secure withdrawal management and stabilization facility, nor approved substance use disorder treatment program shall be civilly or criminally liable for performing actions authorized in this chapter with regard to the decision of whether to admit, release, or detain a person for evaluation and treatment: PROVIDED, That such duties were performed in good faith and without gross negligence.

[ 2019 c 446 § 27; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 259; 2005 c 371 § 5; 1985 c 354 § 27. Formerly RCW 71.34.270.]

NOTES:

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.

Finding—Intent—Severability—2005 c 371: See notes following RCW 71.34.600.

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