If a patient shall escape from a state hospital the superintendent shall cause immediate search to be made for him or her and return him or her to said hospital wherever found. Notice of such escape shall be given to the committing court who may issue an order of apprehension and return directed to any peace officer within the state. Notice may be given to any sheriff or peace officer, who, when requested by the superintendent, may apprehend and detain such escapee or return him or her to the state hospital without warrant.
RCW 72.23.160
Escape—Apprehension and return.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case State v. Jagger (2009)
Most recently applied in State v. Jagger (April 2009)
2012 c 117 s 467; 1959 c 28 s 72.23.160
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.