Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.500 (2026)

Liability of applicant

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Any person making or filing an application alleging that a person should be involuntarily detained, certified, committed, treated, or evaluated pursuant to this chapter shall not be rendered civilly or criminally liable where the making and filing of such application was in good faith.

[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 s 55.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2014–2023 · leading case: In re Det. of A.C., 533 P.3d 81 (Wash. 2023).

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In re Det. of A.C., 533 P.3d 81 (Wash. 2023). “” RCW 71.05.500. That section broadly exempts those involved in implementing the ITA from liability as long as they act “in good faith and without gross negligence.”

In re the Det. of Johnson, 322 P.3d 22 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014). “RCW 71.05.500. They can be held civilly liable for knowingly, willfully, or through gross negligence violating the provisions of the chapter and detaining a person for more than the allowable number of days.”

State Of Washington v. June Johnson (Wash. Ct. App. 2014). “RCW 71.05.500. They can be held civilly liable for knowingly, willfully, or through gross negligence violating the provisions of the chapter and detaining a person for more than the allowable number of days.”

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