BILL REQ. #:  H-5427.1 

     AN ACT Relating to containing costs for services to sexually violent predators; and amending RCW 71.09.110 and 71.09.800.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1   RCW 71.09.110 and 1995 c 216 s 14 are each amended to read as follows:
     The department of social and health services shall be responsible for all costs relating to the evaluation and treatment of persons committed to their custody whether in a secure facility or under a less restrictive alternative under any provision of this chapter. The secretary shall adopt rules for the reimbursement of costs relating to evaluations by experts. Reimbursement may be obtained by the department for the cost of care and treatment of persons committed to its custody whether in a secure facility or under a less restrictive alternative pursuant to RCW 43.20B.330 through 43.20B.370.

Sec. 2   RCW 71.09.800 and 2000 c 44 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
     The secretary shall adopt rules under the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, for the oversight and operation of the program established pursuant to this chapter. Such rules shall include provisions for an annual inspection of the special commitment center, reimbursement of costs related to evaluations by experts, and requirements for treatment plans and the retention of records.