Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 70 Public Health And Safety - Section 70.96B.070 Detention period for evaluation and treatment

§ 70.96B.070. Detention period for evaluation and treatment

If the evaluation and treatment facility, secure detoxification facility, or other certified chemical dependency provider admits the person, it may detain the person for evaluation and treatment for a period not to exceed seventy-two hours from the time of acceptance. The computation of the seventy-two hour period excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

[2005 c 504 § 208.]

Notes:
     Findings -- Intent -- Severability -- Application -- Construction -- Captions, part headings, subheadings not law -- Adoption of rules -- Effective dates -- 2005 c 504: See notes following RCW 71.05.027.

     Alphabetization -- Correction of references -- 2005 c 504: See note following RCW 71.05.020.

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