Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 71 Mental Illness - Section 71.02.490 Authority over patient -- Federal agencies, private establishments

§ 71.02.490. Authority over patient -- Federal agencies, private establishments

The United States veterans' administration, or other United States government agency, or the chief officer of a private facility shall have the same powers as are conferred upon the superintendent of a state hospital with reference to retention, transfer, parole, or discharge of mentally ill persons ordered hospitalized in their facilities.

[1959 c 25 § 71.02.490. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 26.]

Notes:
Commitment to veterans' administration or other federal agency: RCW 73.36.165. Sections:  71.02.490  71.02.900  Next

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