Modification of order for inpatient treatment—Intervention by prosecuting attorney.

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In any proceeding under this chapter to modify a commitment order of a person committed to inpatient treatment under grounds set forth in RCW 71.05.280(3) or 71.05.320(4)(c) in which the requested relief includes treatment less restrictive than detention, the prosecuting attorney shall be entitled to intervene. The party initiating the motion to modify the commitment order shall serve the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the criminal charges against the committed person were dismissed with written notice and copies of the initiating papers.

[ 2018 c 201 § 3016; 1986 c 67 § 7.]

NOTES:

Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.


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