# RCW 71.05.100: RCW 71.05.100: Financial responsibility

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C05_S100

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 71.05.100
- **Heading:** RCW 71.05.100: Financial responsibility
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 71 / Chapter 05 / Section 100

## Text

In addition to the responsibility provided for by RCW 43.20B.330 , any person, or his or her estate, or his or her spouse, who is involuntarily detained pursuant to this chapter for the purpose of treatment and evaluation outside of a facility maintained and operated by the department of social and health services shall be responsible for the cost of such care and treatment. In the event that an individual is unable to pay for such treatment or in the event payment would result in a substantial hardship upon the individual or his or her family, then the county of residence of such person shall be responsible for such costs. If it is not possible to determine the county of residence of the person, the cost shall be borne by the county where the person was originally detained. The department of social and health services, or the authority, as appropriate, shall, pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, adopt standards as to (1) inability to pay in whole or in part, (2) a definition of substantial hardship, and (3) appropriate payment schedules. Financial responsibility with respect to services and facilities of the department of social and health services shall continue to be as provided in RCW 43.20B.320 through 43.20B.360 and 43.20B.370 .

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 71.05.010 RCW 71.05.010: Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C05_S010.md)
- [RCW 71.05.012 RCW 71.05.012: Legislative intent and finding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C05_S012.md)
- [RCW 71.05.020 RCW 71.05.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C05_S020.md)
- [RCW 71.05.025 RCW 71.05.025: Integration with chapter 71.24 RCW—Behavioral health administrative services organizations—Duty to institute procedures for timely consultation with resource management services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C05_S025.md)
- [RCW 71.05.026 RCW 71.05.026: Behavioral health services contracts—Limitation on state liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C05_S026.md)
- [RCW 71.05.027 RCW 71.05.027: Integrated comprehensive screening and assessment process for substance use and mental disorders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C05_S027.md)
- [RCW 71.05.030 RCW 71.05.030: Commitment laws applicable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C05_S030.md)
- [RCW 71.05.040 RCW 71.05.040: Detention or judicial commitment of persons with developmental disabilities, impaired by substance use disorder, or suffering from dementia.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C05_S040.md)
- [RCW 71.05.050 RCW 71.05.050: Voluntary application for treatment of a behavioral health disorder—Rights—Review of condition and status—Detention—Person refusing voluntary admission, temporary detention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C05_S050.md)
- [RCW 71.05.100 RCW 71.05.100: Financial responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C05_S100.md)
- [RCW 71.05.110 RCW 71.05.110: Appointed counsel—Compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C05_S110.md)
- [RCW 71.05.120 RCW 71.05.120: Exemptions from liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C05_S120.md)
- [RCW 71.05.130 RCW 71.05.130: Duties of prosecuting attorney and attorney general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C05_S130.md)
- [RCW 71.05.132 RCW 71.05.132: Court-ordered treatment—Required notifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T71_C05_S132.md)

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