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Washington Revised Code Title 72. State Institutions § 72.23.910. Construction--Effect on laws relating to the criminally insane--“Insane” as used in other statutes

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as affecting the laws of this state relating to the criminally insane or insane inmates of penal institutions. Where the term “insane” is used in other statutes of this state its meaning shall be synonymous with mental illness as defined in this chapter.

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