Law enforcement referrals to behavioral health agencies—Reports of threatened or attempted suicide—General authority law enforcement policy.

RCW 71.05.457, under Behavioral health disorders..

RCW 71.05.457

By July 1, 2017, all general authority Washington law enforcement agencies must adopt a policy establishing criteria and procedures for a law enforcement officer to refer a person to a behavioral health agency after receiving a report of threatened or attempted suicide.

[ 2020 c 302 s 50; 2016 c 158 s 3.]

Notes:

Finding—Intent—2016 c 158: See note following RCW 71.05.455.