The arraigning judge upon consideration of the petition and with the concurrence of the prosecuting attorney may continue the arraignment and refer such person for a diagnostic investigation and evaluation to:
(1) An approved substance use disorder treatment program as designated in chapter 71.24 RCW if the petition alleges a substance use disorder;
(2) An approved mental health center if the petition alleges a mental problem;
(3) The department of social and health services if the petition is brought under RCW 10.05.020(2); or
(4) An approved state-certified domestic violence treatment provider pursuant to chapter 26.50 RCW if the petition alleges a domestic violence behavior problem.
[ 2019 c 263 § 704; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 526; 2002 c 219 § 8; 1999 c 143 § 42; 1975 1st ex.s. c 244 § 3.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: As to the constitutionality of the language "and with the concurrence of the prosecuting attorney," see State ex rel. Schillberg v. Cascade Dist. Court, 94 Wn.2d 772, 621 P.2d 115 (1980).
Findings—Intent—2019 c 263 §§ 202-803: See note following RCW 10.01.240.
Effective date—2019 c 263 §§ 501-504, 601, 602, and 701-708: See note following RCW 9.94A.500.
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.
Intent—Finding—2002 c 219: See note following RCW 9A.42.037.
RCW 10.05.030
Arraignment continued—Treatment referral. (Effective July 1, 2022.)
The arraigning judge upon consideration of the petition and with the concurrence of the prosecuting attorney may continue the arraignment and refer such person for a diagnostic investigation and evaluation to:
(1) An approved substance use disorder treatment program as designated in chapter 71.24 RCW if the petition alleges a substance use disorder;
(2) An approved mental health center if the petition alleges a mental problem;
(3) The department of social and health services if the petition is brought under RCW 10.05.020(2); or
(4) An approved state-certified domestic violence treatment provider pursuant to RCW 43.20A.735 if the petition alleges a domestic violence behavior problem.
[ 2021 c 215 § 116; 2019 c 263 § 704; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 526; 2002 c 219 § 8; 1999 c 143 § 42; 1975 1st ex.s. c 244 § 3.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: As to the constitutionality of the language "and with the concurrence of the prosecuting attorney," see State ex rel. Schillberg v. Cascade Dist. Court, 94 Wn.2d 772, 621 P.2d 115 (1980).
Effective date—2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
Findings—Intent—2019 c 263 §§ 202-803: See note following RCW 10.01.240.
Effective date—2019 c 263 §§ 501-504, 601, 602, and 701-708: See note following RCW 9.94A.500.
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.
Intent—Finding—2002 c 219: See note following RCW 9A.42.037.