Authority over patient—Federal agencies, private establishments.

RCW 71.02.490, under Reimbursement of costs for treatment..

RCW 71.02.490

The United States veterans' administration, or other United States government agency, or the chief officer of a private facility shall have the same powers as are conferred upon the superintendent of a state hospital with reference to retention, transfer, parole, or discharge of mentally ill persons ordered hospitalized in their facilities.

[ 1959 c 25 s 71.02.490. Prior: 1951 c 139 s 26.]

Notes:

Commitment to veterans' administration or other federal agency: RCW 73.36.165.