RCW 10.77.630
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(1)If the issue of competency to stand trial is raised by the court or a party under *RCW 10.77.400 , the prosecutor may continue with the competency process or dismiss the charges without prejudice and refer the defendant for assessment by a mental health professional, substance use disorder professional, co-occurring disorder specialist, or developmental disabilities professional to determine the appropriate service needs for the defendant.
(2)This section does not apply to defendants with a current charge or prior conviction for a violent offense or sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 , or a violation of RCW 9A.36.031
(1)(d), (f), or (h).
[ 2019 c 444 s 8 ; 2015 1st sp.s. c 7 s 9 . Formerly RCW 10.77.079 .]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: This RCW reference has been corrected to reflect the reorganization of chapter 10.77 RCW by 2025 c 358 s 2 .
Finding — 2015 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 10.77.620 .
Effective dates — 2015 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 10.77.620 .