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Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.130 (2026)

Duties of prosecuting attorney and attorney general

✓ current as of May 2026
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In any judicial proceeding for involuntary commitment or detention except under RCW 71.05.201, or in any proceeding challenging involuntary commitment or detention, the prosecuting attorney for the county in which the proceeding was initiated shall represent the individuals or agencies petitioning for commitment or detention and shall defend all challenges to such commitment or detention, except that the attorney general shall represent and provide legal services and advice to state hospitals and state facilities with regard to all provisions of and proceedings under this chapter other than proceedings initiated by such hospitals and facilities seeking 14-day detention.
[ 2025 c 226 s 4; 2015 c 258 s 4; 1998 c 297 s 7; 1991 c 105 s 3; 1989 c 120 s 4; 1979 ex.s. c 215 s 8; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 s 18.]

Notes:

Effective date—2025 c 226: See note following RCW 71.05.020.
Short title—2015 c 258: See note following RCW 71.05.201.
Effective dates—Severability—Intent—1998 c 297: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.
Severability—1991 c 105: See note following RCW 71.05.215.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1978–2026 · leading case: In Re Kossow, 393 A.2d 97 (D.C. 1978).
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In Re Kossow, 393 A.2d 97 (D.C. 1978). “1977); Wash. Rev.Code § 71.05.130 (1976); Wise.Stat.”
In Re Det. Of A.r. (Wash. Ct. App. 2026). · cites it 22× “We conclude the court erred by denying the AGO’s request to withdraw from representing the DCR because under the relevant statute, RCW 71.05.130, Aristo is not a state hospital or facility.”
In re Det. of M.E. (Wash. 2026). “2 RCW 71.05.130. Appointed counsel for the 2 In cases initiated by state hospitals and facilities, the Attorney General’s Office and the Office of Public Defense typically provide counsel.”
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