Drug courts.

The authority shall contract with behavioral health administrative services organizations, managed care organizations, or counties, as applicable, for the provision of substance use disorder treatment services ordered by a county-operated drug court.[ 2019 c 325 s 1036; 2018 c 201 s 4040; 2016 sp.s. c 29 s 516; 1999 c 197 s 10. Formerly RCW 70.96A.055.]Notes:Effective date—2019 c 325: See note following RCW 71.24.011.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.Legislative recognition—1999 c 197: "The legislature recognizes the utility of drug court programs in reducing recidivism and assisting the courts by diverting potential offenders from the normal course of criminal trial proceedings." [ 1999 c 197 s 7.]Severability—1999 c 197: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.