RCW 71.05.030: Commitment laws applicable.

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Washington Code › Title 71 › Chapter 05 › Section 030

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Persons suffering from a behavioral health disorder may not be involuntarily committed for treatment of such disorder except pursuant to provisions of this chapter, chapter 10.77 RCW, chapter 71.06 RCW, chapter 71.34 RCW, transfer pursuant to RCW 72.68.031 through 72.68.037 , or pursuant to court ordered evaluation and treatment not to exceed ninety days pending a criminal trial or sentencing.

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