Washington Revised Code Title 71. Mental Illness § 71.05.457. Law enforcement referrals to behavioral health agencies--Reports of threatened or attempted suicide--General authority law enforcement policy
Current as of April 06, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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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.
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