HB 1198 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Revises definitions of chapter 13.40 RCW.

     Provides that a county mental health professional or chemical dependency specialist must provide notice to parents of a minor that does not meet the criteria for involuntary detention at an evaluation and treatment facility or for commitment to a chemical dependency program.

     Requires a written evaluation to be provided the parents explaining the reasons for ineligibility for referral.

     Requires the minor and the parents to be referred to other available services.

     Requires the collection of such data as may be necessary to monitor any disparity in processing or disposing of cases involving juvenile offenders due to economic, gender, geographic or racial factors.