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Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.745 (2026)

Single bed certification

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(1) The authority may use a single bed certification process as outlined in rule to provide additional treatment capacity for a person suffering from a mental disorder for whom an evaluation and treatment bed is not available. The facility that is the proposed site of the single bed certification must be a facility that is willing and able to provide the person with timely and appropriate treatment either directly or by arrangement with other public or private agencies.
(2) A single bed certification must be specific to the patient receiving treatment.
(3) A designated crisis responder who submits an application for a single bed certification for treatment at a facility that is willing and able to provide timely and appropriate mental health treatment in good faith belief that the single bed certification is appropriate may presume that the single bed certification will be approved for the purpose of completing the detention process and responding to other emergency calls.
(4) The authority may adopt rules implementing this section and continue to enforce rules it has already adopted except where inconsistent with this section.
[ 2018 c 201 s 3032; 2016 sp.s. c 29 s 252; 2015 c 269 s 2.]

Notes:

Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
Effective dates—2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.
Short title—Right of action—2016 sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.
Effective date—2015 c 269 ss 1-9 and 11-13: See note following RCW 71.05.010.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 2018–2026 · leading case: In re C.V., 428 P.3d 407 (Wash. Ct. App. 2018).
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In re C.V., 428 P.3d 407 (Wash. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 12× “On June 1, 2017, another designated mental health professional applied to the Department of Social and Health Services 6 for a single bed certification for Evergreen pursuant to RCW 71.05.745 and WAC 388-865-0526. The only information specific to C.”
State Of Washington v. C. v. (Wash. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 12× “On June 1,2017, another designated mental health professional applied to the Department of Social and Health Services6 for a single bed certification for Evergreen pursuant to RCW 71.05.745 and WAG 388-865-0526. The only information specific to C.”
In re the Det. of: K.L. (Wash. Ct. App. 2019). “argues that the public’s 1 A single bed certification allows for treatment at a facility that is not certified as an inpatient evaluation and treatment facility or at a facility that is licensed and certified, but is already at capacity.”
State Of Washington, V. P.p.-j. (Wash. Ct. App. 2021). “240(4)(a) provides: Subject to (b) of this subsection, at the conclusion of the probable cause hearing, if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that such person, as the result of a behavioral health disorder, presents a likelihood of serious harm, or is gravely…”
Stevens Cnty. v. Stevens Cnty. Sheriff's Dep't (Wash. Ct. App. 2021). “ely disabled, and, after considering less restrictive alternatives to involuntary detention and treatment, finds that no such alternatives are in the best interests of such person or others, the court shall order that such person be detained for involuntary treatment not to…”
In Re The Det. Of S.g., V. State Of Washington (Wash. Ct. App. 2022). “gravely disabled, and, after considering less restrictive alternatives to involuntary detention and treatment, finds no such alternatives are in the best interests of such person or others, the court shall order that such person be detained from involuntary treatment not to…”
In The Matter Of The Det. Of F.l. (Wash. Ct. App. 2025). “s gravely disabled, and, after considering less restrictive alternatives to involuntary detention and treatment, finds that no such alternatives are in the best interests of such person or others, the court shall order that such person be detained for involuntary treatment not…”
In Re The Det. Of: K.b. (Wash. Ct. App. 2026). “87433-1-I/7 alternatives to involuntary detention and treatment, finds that no such alternatives are in the best interests of such person or others, the court shall order that such person be detained for involuntary treatment not to exceed 14 days in a facility licensed or…”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.745(1) — 2 cases
In re C.V., 428 P.3d 407 (Wash. Ct. App. 2018). “On June 1, 2017, another designated mental health professional applied to the Department of Social and Health Services 6 for a single bed certification for Evergreen pursuant to RCW 71.05.745 and WAC 388-865-0526. The only information specific to C.”
State Of Washington v. C. v. (Wash. Ct. App. 2018). “On June 1,2017, another designated mental health professional applied to the Department of Social and Health Services6 for a single bed certification for Evergreen pursuant to RCW 71.05.745 and WAG 388-865-0526. The only information specific to C.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.745(2) — 2 cases
In re C.V., 428 P.3d 407 (Wash. Ct. App. 2018). “On June 1, 2017, another designated mental health professional applied to the Department of Social and Health Services 6 for a single bed certification for Evergreen pursuant to RCW 71.05.745 and WAC 388-865-0526. The only information specific to C.”
State Of Washington v. C. v. (Wash. Ct. App. 2018). “On June 1,2017, another designated mental health professional applied to the Department of Social and Health Services6 for a single bed certification for Evergreen pursuant to RCW 71.05.745 and WAG 388-865-0526. The only information specific to C.”
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