SB 6807 - DIGEST |
Requires the office of the state long-term care ombudsman to provide ombudsman services for all persons receiving services from regional support networks and all licensed service providers under the community mental health services act. |
Gives every person involuntarily detained or committed under chapter 71.05 RCW (mental health) the right to: (1) Be present at all involuntary commitment hearings; and |
(2) Complain about rights violations or conditions and request the assistance of a mental health ombudsman or representative of Washington protection and advocacy. |
Gives minors treated under chapter 71.34 RCW (mental health services for minors) the right to: (1) Communicate immediately with a parent or legal guardian when the minor is detained for evaluation and treatment; and |
(2) Complain about rights violations or conditions and request the assistance of a mental health ombudsman or representative of Washington protection and advocacy. |
Repeals the requirement for a separately funded mental health ombudsman office in certain regional support networks. |