Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.575 (2026)

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(1) When making a decision under this chapter whether to require a less restrictive alternative treatment, the court shall consider whether it is appropriate to include or exclude time spent in confinement when determining whether the person has committed a recent overt act.

(2) When determining whether an offender is a danger to himself or herself or others under this chapter, a court shall give great weight to any evidence submitted to the court regarding an offender's recent history of judicially required or administratively ordered involuntary antipsychotic medication while in confinement.

[ 1999 c 214 s 6.]

Notes:

Intent—Effective date—1999 c 214: See notes following RCW 72.09.370.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2019–2019 · leading case: In Re The Det. Of B.m., 432 P.3d 459 (Wash. Ct. App. 2019).

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In Re The Det. Of B.m., 432 P.3d 459 (Wash. Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 2× “012 (emphasis added); see also RCW 71.05.575(2) (when determining whether an offender is dangerous to himself or others “a court shall give great weight to any evidence submitted to the court regarding an offender’s recent history of judicially required or administratively…”

— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.575(2) — 1 case

In Re The Det. Of B.m., 432 P.3d 459 (Wash. Ct. App. 2019). “012 (emphasis added); see also RCW 71.05.575(2) (when determining whether an offender is dangerous to himself or others “a court shall give great weight to any evidence submitted to the court regarding an offender’s recent history of judicially required or administratively…”

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