Release of minor—Conditional release—Discharge. (Effective until June 30, 2027.)
(1) The professional person in charge of the inpatient treatment facility may authorize release for the minor under such conditions as appropriate. Conditional release may be revoked pursuant to RCW 71.34.780 if leave conditions are not met or the minor's functioning substantially deteriorates.
(2) Minors may be discharged prior to expiration of the commitment period if the treating physician, physician assistant, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner, or professional person in charge concludes that the minor no longer meets commitment criteria.
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Release of minor—Conditional release—Discharge. (Effective June 30, 2027.)
(1) The professional person in charge of the inpatient treatment facility may authorize release for the minor under such conditions as appropriate. Conditional release may be revoked pursuant to RCW 71.34.780 if leave conditions are not met or the minor's functioning substantially deteriorates.
(2) Minors may be discharged prior to expiration of the commitment period if the treating physician, physician assistant, psychiatric advanced practice registered nurse, or professional person in charge concludes that the minor no longer meets commitment criteria.
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Effective date—2025 c 58 ss 5058-5170: See note following RCW 7.68.030.
Explanatory note—2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050.