5439-S2 AMS HARG S2685.1

2SSB 5439 - S AMD TO S AMD (S-2626.1/95) - 218

By Senators Hargrove, Long, Franklin and Kohl

                                                                    ADOPTED 3/15/95

     On page 12, line 30, after "(1)" insert "(a)"

     On page 12, line 32, after "parent." insert the following:

     "(b)"

     On page 12, line 36, after "multidisciplinary team." strike all material through "this act." on line 38, and insert the following:

     "(c) A parent may disband a team twenty-four hours, excluding weekends and holidays, after receiving notice of formation of the team under (b) of this subsection unless a petition has been filed under RCW 13.32A.140.  If a petition has been filed the parent may not disband the team until the hearing is held under section 18 of this act.  The court may allow the team to continue if an out-of-home placement is ordered under section 18(3) of this act."

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EFFECT:  Maintains the MDT when its creation was mandatory or until an out-of-home placement hearing has been held.  The court may continue the team if the 90 day out-of-home placement is granted at the request of the child or DSHS.