(1) If the adolescent is receiving inpatient treatment in a hospital setting and is not released as a result of the petition filed under RCW 71.34.620, he or she shall be released not later than thirty days following the later of: (a) The date of the authority's determination under RCW 71.34.610(2); or (b) the filing of a petition for judicial review under RCW 71.34.620, unless a professional person or the designated crisis responder initiates proceedings under this chapter.
(2) If the adolescent receiving treatment in a residential treatment facility is not released as a result of the petition filed under RCW 71.34.620, he or she may remain in a residential treatment facility so long as it continues to be a medical necessity for the adolescent to receive such treatment.
[ 2020 c 185 § 4; 2019 c 381 § 10; 2018 c 201 § 5015; 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 264; 1998 c 296 § 20. Formerly RCW 71.34.164.]
NOTES:
Short title—2019 c 381: See note following RCW 71.34.500.
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.
Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Short title—1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.