Washington Code 71.05.457 – Law enforcement referrals to behavioral health agencies — Reports of threatened or attempted suicide — General authority law enforcement policy
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By July 1, 2017, all general authority Washington law enforcement agencies must adopt a policy establishing criteria and procedures for a law enforcement officer to refer a person to a behavioral health agency after receiving a report of threatened or attempted suicide.
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2016 c 158: See note following RCW 71.05.455.
Terms Used In Washington Code 71.05.457
- 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