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Code · Washington · Title 10 — Criminal Procedure · Chapter 10.05

RCW 10.05.030

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The arraigning judge upon consideration of the petition may continue the arraignment and refer such person for a diagnostic investigation and evaluation to:
(1)An approved substance use disorder treatment program as designated in chapter 71.24 RCW if the petition alleges a substance use disorder;
(2)An approved mental health center if the petition alleges a mental problem;
(3)The department of social and health services if the petition is brought under RCW 10.05.020 (2); or
(4)An approved state-certified domestic violence treatment provider pursuant to RCW 43.20A.735 if the petition alleges a domestic violence behavior problem.
[ 2023 c 102 s 17 ; 2021 c 215 s 116 ; 2019 c 263 s 704 ; 2016 sp.s. c 29 s 526 ; 2002 c 219 s 8 ; 1999 c 143 s 42 ; 1975 1st ex.s. c 244 s 3 .]
Notes:
Effective date — 2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900 .
Findings — Intent — 2019 c 263 ss 202-803: See note following RCW 10.01.240 .
Effective date — 2019 c 263 ss 501-504, 601, 602, and 701-708: See note following RCW 9.94A.500 .
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 .
Intent — Finding — 2002 c 219: See note following RCW 9A.42.037 .
RCW 10.05.030
Arraignment continued — Treatment referral. (Effective January 1, 2026.)
The arraigning judge upon consideration of the petition may continue the arraignment and refer such person for a diagnostic investigation and evaluation to:
(1)A state-approved behavioral health agency, approved for substance use disorder services, as designated in chapter 71.24 RCW if the petition alleges a substance use disorder;
(2)A state-approved behavioral health agency, approved for mental health services, as designated in chapter 71.24 RCW, if the petition alleges a mental health disorder;
(3)The department of children, youth, and families if the petition is brought under RCW 10.05.020 (2); or
(4)An approved state-certified domestic violence treatment provider pursuant to RCW 43.20A.735 if the petition alleges a domestic violence behavior problem.
[ 2024 c 306 s 14 ; 2023 c 102 s 17 ; 2021 c 215 s 116 ; 2019 c 263 s 704 ; 2016 sp.s. c 29 s 526 ; 2002 c 219 s 8 ; 1999 c 143 s 42 ; 1975 1st ex.s. c 244 s 3 .]
Notes:
Effective date — 2024 c 306: See note following RCW 9.94A.661 .
Effective date — 2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900 .
Findings — Intent — 2019 c 263 ss 202-803: See note following RCW 10.01.240 .
Effective date — 2019 c 263 ss 501-504, 601, 602, and 701-708: See note following RCW 9.94A.500 .
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 .
Intent — Finding — 2002 c 219: See note following RCW 9A.42.037 .
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