5082-S.E AMH CFS H3038.1

ESSB 5082 - H COMM AMD ADOPTED 4-11-97

By Committee on Children & Family Services

    On page 7, line 19, after "conduct" insert "three"

ESSB 5082 - H COMM AMD

By Committee on Children & Family Services

    On page 8, line 5, after "(5)" insert "If after the third department review under subsection (2) of this section, the department determines that it is medically appropriate to continue the minor's inpatient treatment, the department shall file a petition for initial detention with the court within seven days.  The petition shall meet the requirements of RCW 71.34.060(2).  The department shall serve on the minor, the minor's parent, and the minor's attorney a copy of the petition, notice of initial detention, and statement of rights.  The minor must be advised of his or her right to communicate with an attorney and have an attorney appointed to represent him or her before and at the hearing if the minor is indigent.  The minor shall remain in treatment unless the court finds that the minor should be released under RCW 71.34.080.

(6)"

    On page 8, line 8, strike "(6)" and insert "(7)"

EFFECT:  Requires judicial review of a parent's admission of a minor to a mental health facility ninety days after admission.  The review procedures are the same as for involuntary commitments.

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