Washington Code 71.05.575 – Less restrictive alternative treatment — Consideration by court
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(1) When making a decision under this chapter whether to require a less restrictive alternative treatment, the court shall consider whether it is appropriate to include or exclude time spent in confinement when determining whether the person has committed a recent overt act.
Terms Used In Washington Code 71.05.575
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- 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
(2) When determining whether an offender is a danger to himself or herself or others under this chapter, a court shall give great weight to any evidence submitted to the court regarding an offender’s recent history of judicially required or administratively ordered involuntary antipsychotic medication while in confinement.
[ 1999 c 214 § 6.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—1999 c 214: See notes following RCW 72.09.370.