Washington Code 10.77.155 – Conditional release, furlough — Secretary’s recommendation
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No court may, without a hearing, enter an order conditionally releasing or authorizing the furlough of a person committed under this chapter, unless the secretary has recommended the release or furlough. If the secretary has not recommended the release or furlough, a hearing shall be held under RCW 10.77.150.
[ 1994 c 150 § 1.]
Terms Used In Washington Code 10.77.155
- Furlough: means an authorized leave of absence for a resident of a state institution operated by the department designated for the custody, care, and treatment of the criminally insane, consistent with an order of conditional release from the court under this chapter, without any requirement that the resident be accompanied by, or be in the custody of, any law enforcement or institutional staff, while on such unescorted leave. See Washington Code 10.77.010
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
- Release: means legal termination of the court-ordered commitment under the provisions of this chapter. See Washington Code 10.77.010
- Secretary: means the secretary of the department of social and health services or his or her designee. See Washington Code 10.77.010