The department of social and health services shall be responsible for the costs relating to the treatment of persons committed to their custody whether in a secure facility or under a less restrictive alternative as provided in this chapter. Reimbursement may be obtained by the department for the cost of care and treatment of persons committed to its custody whether in a secure facility or under a less restrictive alternative pursuant to RCW 43.20B.330 through 43.20B.370.
RCW 71.09.110
Department of social and health services—Duties—Reimbursement.
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case In Re Detention of Hawkins (2010)
Most recently applied in In Re Detention of Hawkins (September 2010)
2012 c 257 s 10; 2010 1st sp.s. c 28 s 3; 1995 c 216 s 14; 1990 c 3 s 1011.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.