Washington Code 71.24.540 – Drug courts
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The authority shall contract with behavioral health administrative services organizations, managed care organizations, or counties, as applicable, for the provision of substance use disorder treatment services ordered by a county-operated drug court.
[ 2019 c 325 § 1036; 2018 c 201 § 4040; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 516; 1999 c 197 § 10. Formerly RCW 70.96A.055.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2019 c 325: See note following RCW 71.24.011.
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
Effective dates—2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.
Short title—Right of action—2016 sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.
Legislative recognition—1999 c 197: “The legislature recognizes the utility of drug court programs in reducing recidivism and assisting the courts by diverting potential offenders from the normal course of criminal trial proceedings.” [ 1999 c 197 § 7.]
Severability—1999 c 197: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Terms Used In Washington Code 71.24.540
- Authority: means the Washington state health care authority. See Washington Code 71.24.025
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Substance use disorder: means a cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms indicating that an individual continues using the substance despite significant substance-related problems. See Washington Code 71.24.025
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.