Title 72 — Title 72 STATE INSTITUTIONS

This chapter may be known and cited as the corrections reform act of 1981.[ 1981 c 136 s 1.]

All references to the department or secretary of social and health services in other chapters of the Revised Code of Washington shall be construed as meaning the department or secretary of corrections when referring to the functions established by this chapter.[ 1981 c 136 s 29.]

All rules and all pending business before the secretary of social and health services and the department of social and health services pertaining to matters transferred by RCW 72.09.040 shall be continued and acted upon by the department of corrections.All existing contracts and …

Nothing in chapter 196, Laws of 1999 shall be construed to create an immunity or defense from liability for personal injury or wrongful death based solely on availability of funds.[ 1999 c 196 s 17.]

This act may be known and cited as the offender accountability act.[ 1999 c 196 s 18.]

For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to …

It is the intent of the legislature that inmates in the custody of the department of corrections receive such basic medical services as may be mandated by the federal Constitution and the Constitution of the state of Washington. Notwithstanding any other laws, it is the further i…

As used in this chapter:(1) "Department" means the department of corrections.(2) "Health care practitioner" means an individual or firm licensed or certified to actively engage in a regulated health profession.(3) "Health profession" means those licensed or regulated professions …

(1) Upon entry into the correctional system, offenders shall receive an initial medical examination. The department shall prepare a health profile for each offender that includes at least the following information: (a) An identification of the offender's serious medical and denta…

(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the secretary may enter into contracts with health care practitioners, health care facilities, and other entities or agents as may be necessary to provide medical, behavioral health, and chemical dependency treatment care to inmate…

The secretary shall have the power to make rules necessary to carry out the intent of this chapter.[ 1989 c 157 s 5.]

The department shall adopt rules to implement RCW 72.10.020.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 19 s 18.]Notes:Findings—Purpose—Short title—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 19: See notes following RCW 72.09.450.

The secretary shall, for any person committed to a state correctional facility after July 1, 1998, inquire at the time of commitment whether the person had received outpatient mental health treatment within the two years preceding confinement and the name of the person providing …

(1) The department shall establish minimum job qualifications for the position of prison medical director in accordance with best practices.(2) A candidate for prison medical director must meet the established minimum qualifications to be considered for the position.(3) The estab…

Unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context, the following words and phrases as hereafter used in this chapter shall have the following meanings:(1) "Court-ordered legal financial obligation" means a sum of money that is ordered by a superior court of the state …

The secretary shall be custodian of all funds of a convicted person that are in his or her possession upon admission to a state institution, or that are sent or brought to the person, or earned by the person while in custody, or that are forwarded to the superintendent on behalf …

(1) Except as otherwise provided herein, all court-ordered legal financial obligations shall take priority over any other statutorily imposed mandatory withdrawals from inmate's accounts.(2) For those inmates who are on work release pursuant to chapter 72.65 RCW, before any legal…

There is established at Chehalis, Lewis county, an institution which shall be known as the Green Hill school.[ 1959 c 28 s 72.16.010. Prior: 1955 c 230 s 1. (i) 1909 c 97 p 256 s 1; RRS s 4624. (ii) 1907 c 90 s 1; 1890 p 271 s 1; RRS s 10299.]

The said school shall be for the keeping and training of all boys between the ages of eight and eighteen years who are residents of the state of Washington and who are lawfully committed to said institution.[ 1959 c 28 s 72.16.020. Prior: (i) 1909 c 97 p 256 s 2; RRS s 4625. (ii)…

There is hereby established under the supervision and control of the secretary of children, youth, and families a correctional institution for the confinement and rehabilitation of juveniles committed by the juvenile courts to the department of children, youth, and families. Such…

The secretary of children, youth, and families may make, amend, and repeal rules for the administration of the juvenile correctional institution established by this chapter in furtherance of the provisions of this chapter and not inconsistent with law.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 709; …

The superintendent of the correctional institution established by this chapter shall be appointed by the secretary of children, youth, and families.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 710; 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 s 27; 1979 c 141 s 224; 1963 c 165 s 3.]Notes:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 ss 6…

The superintendent, subject to the approval of the secretary of children, youth, and families, shall appoint such associate superintendents as shall be deemed necessary. In the event the superintendent shall be absent from the institution, or during periods of illness or other si…

The superintendent shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:(1) Subject to the rules of the department of children, youth, and families, the superintendent shall have the supervision and management of the institution, of the grounds and buildings, the subordin…

The plans and construction of the juvenile correctional institution established by this chapter shall provide for adequate separation of the residential housing of the male juvenile from the female juvenile. In all other respects, the juvenile correctional programs for both boys …

As used in this chapter:"Department" means the department of social and health services; and"Secretary" means the secretary of social and health services.[ 1981 c 136 s 98.]Notes:Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.

There is established at Grand Mound, Thurston county, an institution which shall be known as the Maple Lane school.[ 1959 c 28 s 72.20.010. Prior: 1955 c 230 s 2; 1913 c 157 s 1; RRS s 4631.]

The government, control and business management of such school shall be vested in the secretary. The secretary shall, with the approval of the governor, appoint a suitable superintendent of said school, and shall designate the number of subordinate officers and employees to be em…

The superintendent, subject to the direction and approval of the secretary shall:(1) Have general supervision and control of the grounds and buildings of the institution, the subordinate officers and employees, and the inmates thereof, and all matters relating to their government…

The department, acting with the superintendent, shall, under a system of marks, or otherwise, fix upon a uniform plan by which girls may be paroled or discharged from the school, which system shall be subject to revision from time to time. Each girl shall be credited for personal…

Every girl shall be entitled to a trial on parole before reaching the age of twenty years, such parole to continue for at least one year unless violated. The superintendent and resident physician, with the approval of the secretary, shall determine whether such parole has been vi…

Any person who shall go upon the school grounds except on lawful business, or by consent of the superintendent, or who shall entice any girl away from the school, or who shall in any way interfere with its management or discipline, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 1959 c 28 s 7…

No girl shall be received in the Maple Lane school who is not of sound mind, or who is subject to epileptic or other fits, or is not possessed of that degree of bodily health which should render her a fit subject for the discipline of the school. It shall be the duty of the court…

The superintendent shall have power to place any girl under the age of eighteen years at any employment for account of the institution or the girl employed, and receive and hold the whole or any part of her wages for the benefit of the girl less the amount necessary for her board…

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Court" means the superior court of the state of Washington.(2) "Department" means the department of social and health services.(3) "Employee" means an employee as def…

There are hereby permanently located and established the following state hospitals: Western state hospital at Fort Steilacoom, Pierce county; eastern state hospital at Medical Lake, Spokane county; and the child study and treatment center at Fort Steilacoom, Pierce county.[ 2025 …

(1) It is the intent of the legislature to improve the quality of service at state hospitals, eliminate overcrowding, and more specifically define the role of the state hospitals. The legislature intends that eastern and western state hospitals shall become clinical centers for h…

The secretary shall develop a system of more integrated service delivery, including incentives to discourage the inappropriate placement of persons with developmental disabilities, head injury, and substance abuse, at state mental hospitals and encourage their care in community s…

The superintendent of a state hospital subject to rules of the department, shall have control of the internal government and economy of a state hospital and shall appoint and direct all subordinate officers and employees. If the superintendent is not a psychiatrist, clinical care…

In consultation with law enforcement personnel, the secretary shall have the power and duty to investigate the conviction record and the protection proceeding record information under chapter 43.43 RCW of each prospective employee of a state hospital.[ 1989 c 334 s 12.]

The superintendent shall provide an official seal upon which shall be inscribed the statutory name of the hospital under his or her charge and the name of the state. He or she shall affix the seal of the hospital to any notice, order of discharge, or other paper required to be gi…

The superintendent shall not be required to attend any court as a witness in a civil or juvenile court proceedings, but parties desiring his or her testimony can take and use his or her deposition; nor shall he or she be required to attend as a witness in any criminal case, unles…

The superintendent is authorized to accept and receive from any person or organization gifts of money or personal property on behalf of the state hospital under his or her charge, or on behalf of the patients therein. The superintendent is authorized to use such money or personal…

Any person received and detained in a state hospital under chapter 71.34 RCW is deemed a voluntary patient and, except as chapter 9.41 RCW may limit the right of a person to purchase or possess a firearm or to qualify for a concealed pistol license, shall not suffer a loss of leg…

It shall be the policy of the department to permit liberal use of the foregoing sections for the admission of those cases that can be benefited by treatment and returned to normal life and mental condition, in the opinion of the superintendent, within a period of six months. No p…

If it becomes necessary because of inadequate facilities or staff, the department may limit applicants for voluntary admission in accordance with such rules and regulations as it may establish. The department may refuse all applicants for voluntary admission where lack of adequat…

Payment of hospitalization charges shall not be a necessary requirement for voluntary admission: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, The department may request payment of hospitalization charges, or any portion thereof, from the patient or relatives of the patient within the following classificat…

The department is directed to establish at each state hospital a procedure, including the necessary resources, to provide temporary residential observation and evaluation of persons who request treatment, unless admitted under *RCW 72.23.070. Temporary residential observation and…

It shall be the duty of the superintendent to ascertain by diligent inquiry and correspondence, the history of each and every patient admitted to his or her hospital.[ 2012 c 117 s 466; 1959 c 28 s 72.23.130. Prior: 1951 c 139 s 40. Formerly RCW 71.02.530.]

If a patient shall escape from a state hospital the superintendent shall cause immediate search to be made for him or her and return him or her to said hospital wherever found. Notice of such escape shall be given to the committing court who may issue an order of apprehension and…