SSB 5533 -
By Committee on Human Services
ADOPTED 04/09/2007
On page 2, line 8, after "unit" insert "as defined in RCW 71.05.020(6). Individuals delivered to a crisis stabilization unit pursuant to this section may be held by the facility for a period of up to twelve hours: PROVIDED, that they are examined by a mental health professional within three hours of their arrival"
On page 4, line 4, after "by" strike "sections 4 and" and insert "section 4 or"
On page 4, line 7, after "in" strike "sections 4 and" and insert "section 4 or"
On page 4, beginning on line 10, after "evaluated" strike all material through "subsection" on line 11, and insert "for civil commitment proceedings"
On page 5, line 3, after "act," insert "but in any event for a period of no longer than ninety days,"
On page 26, line 10, after "chapter" strike "10.97" and insert "10.77"
EFFECT: Makes several technical corrections as follows:
Clarifies that the time allowed for competency restoration is the
amount allowed under either the felony or misdemeanor procedure, and
not a combination of both time periods.
Clarifies that an offender who has been found to be incompetent
should be evaluated for civil commitment proceedings.
Clarifies the time period for the initial period of competency
restoration is for 90 days.
Corrects an incorrect RCW reference.
Allows a person who is brought to a crisis stabilization unit by a
law enforcement officer to be held for up to twelve hours, so long as
they are examined by a mental health professional within three hours of
their arrival.