Additional commitment — Grounds. — Washington Code § 71.05.280

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§ 71.05.280. Additional commitment — Grounds.

At the expiration of the fourteen-day period of intensive treatment, a person may be committed for further treatment pursuant to RCW 71.05.320 if:
(1) Such person after having been taken into custody for evaluation and treatment has threatened, attempted, or inflicted: (a) Physical harm upon the person of another or himself or herself, or substantial damage upon the property of another, and (b) as a result of a behavioral health disorder presents a likelihood of serious harm; or
(2) Such person was taken into custody as a result of conduct in which he or she attempted or inflicted physical harm upon the person of another or himself or herself, or substantial damage upon the property of others, and continues to present, as a result of a behavioral health disorder, a likelihood of serious harm; or
(3) Such person has been determined to be incompetent and criminal charges have been dismissed pursuant to RCW 10.77.645(7), and has committed acts constituting a felony, and as a result of a behavioral health disorder, presents a substantial likelihood of repeating similar acts.
(a) In any proceeding pursuant to this subsection it shall not be necessary to show intent, willfulness, or state of mind as an element of the crime;
(b) For any person subject to commitment under this subsection where the charge underlying the finding of incompetence is for a felony classified as violent under RCW 9.94A.030, the court shall determine whether the acts the person committed constitute a violent offense under RCW 9.94A.030; or
(4) Such person is gravely disabled.
[ 2023 c 453 s 22; 2022 c 210 s 15; 2020 c 302 s 41; 2018 c 291 s 15; 2016 sp.s. c 29 s 234; 2015 c 250 s 9; 2013 c 289 s 4; 2008 c 213 s 6; 1998 c 297 s 15; 1997 c 112 s 22; 1986 c 67 s 3; 1979 ex.s. c 215 s 14; 1974 ex.s. c 145 s 19; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 s 33.]

Notes

Findings—2023 c 453: See note following RCW 10.77.400.
Effective date—2018 c 291 ss 1-4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 15: See note following RCW 71.05.020.
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.
Findings—2013 c 289: See note following RCW 10.77.645.
Effective dates—Severability—Intent—1998 c 297: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Revised Code of Washington § 71.05.280
  • Jurisdiction: Washington
  • Code: Revised Code of Washington
  • Subject: Additional commitment — Grounds.
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