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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 behavioral health agency after receiving a report of threatened or attempted suicide.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 71. Behavioral Health § 71.05.457. Law enforcement referrals to behavioral health agencies--Reports of threatened or attempted suicide--General authority law enforcement policy - last updated April 06, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-71-behavioral-health/wa-rev-code-71-05-457/
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