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RCW 10.05.030

Arraignment continued—Treatment referral. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)

Applied in 9 court decisions — leading case 94 Wash. 2d 772 - State v. Cascade District Court (1980)

Most recently applied in In re Bufalini (May 2018)

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.

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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.

Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.