Sections

10.77.005  Findings — Developmental disabilities.

[1998 c 297 § 28; 1989 c 420 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.095 pursuant to 1998 c 297 § 56, effective July 1, 1998.

10.77.020  Rights of person under this chapter.

[2023 c 120 s 6; 2006 c 109 s 1; 1998 c 297 s 30; 1993 c 31 s 5; 1974 ex.s. c 198 s 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 2.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.103 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.025  Maximum term of commitment or treatment.

[2016 sp.s. c 29 s 406; 2000 c 94 s 13; 1998 c 297 s 31.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.500 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.027  Eligible for commitment regardless of cause.

[2016 sp.s. c 29 s 407; 2004 c 166 s 3.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.106 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.030  Establishing insanity as a defense.

[1998 c 297 s 32; 1974 ex.s. c 198 s 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 3.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.505 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.040  Instructions to jury on special verdict.

[1998 c 297 s 33; 1974 ex.s. c 198 s 4; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 4.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.510 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.050  Mental incapacity as bar to proceedings.

[1974 ex.s. c 198 s 5; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 5.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.600 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.060  Plea of not guilty due to insanity—Doubt as to competency—Evaluation—Bail—Report—Competency to stand trial status check.

[2023 c 453 s 3; 2022 c 288 s 2; 2021 c 263 s 5; 2016 sp.s. c 29 s 408; 2012 c 256 s 3; 2004 c 9 s 1; 2000 c 74 s 1; 1998 c 297 s 34; 1989 c 420 s 4; 1974 ex.s. c 198 s 6; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 6.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.400 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.065  Mental condition evaluations—Reports and recommendations required—Discharge of defendant when determined competent to stand trial.

[2023 c 453 s 20; 2019 c 325 s 5006; 2016 sp.s. c 29 s 409; 2015 1st sp.s. c 7 s 16. Prior: 2014 c 225 s 59; 2014 c 10 s 3; 2013 c 214 s 1; 2012 c 256 s 4; 2008 c 213 s 1; 2000 c 74 s 2; 1998 c 297 s 35.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.405 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.068  Competency to stand trial, admissions for inpatient competency restoration services—Performance targets and maximum time limits—Duties of the department—Report—New entitlement or cause of action not created—No basis for contempt or motion to dismiss.

[2023 c 453 s 4; 2022 c 288 s 3; 2015 c 5 s 1; 2012 c 256 s 2.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.605 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.070  Examination rights of defendant's expert or professional person.

[1998 c 297 s 36; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 7.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.410 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.072  Forensic navigator program—Forensic navigator duties—Diversion program.

[2023 c 453 s 10.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.610 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.073  Competency to stand trial-Evaluation-Appointment of qualified expert or professional person.

[2015 1st sp.s. c 7 § 7; 2013 c 284 § 1.]
Expired June 30, 2019.

10.77.074  Competency evaluation—Forensic navigator.

[2023 c 453 s 5; 2019 c 326 s 2.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.615 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.075  Competency evaluation or competency restoration treatment—Court order.

[2015 1st sp.s. c 7 s 2.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.620 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.078  Competency evaluation or restoration services—Offer of admission—City or county jail to transport defendant.

[2015 1st sp.s. c 7 s 3.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.625 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.079  Competency to stand trial—Continuation of competency process, dismissal of charges—Exceptions.

[2019 c 444 s 8; 2015 1st sp.s. c 7 s 9.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.630 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.080  Motion for acquittal on grounds of insanity—Hearing—Findings.

[1998 c 297 s 37; 1974 ex.s. c 198 s 7; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 8.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.515 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.084  Stay of proceedings—Treatment—Restoration of competency—Commitment—Other procedures.

[2023 c 453 s 6; 2016 sp.s. c 29 s 410; 2015 1st sp.s. c 7 s 4; 2012 c 256 s 5; 2007 c 375 s 3.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.635 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.0845  Evaluation and determination of individual with developmental disability—Program placement—Admissions, limitation.

[2012 c 256 s 7.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.640 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.086  Competency restoration—Procedure in felony charge.

[2024 c 290 s 3. Prior: 2023 c 453 s 8; (2023 c 453 s 7 expired July 23, 2023); 2023 c 433 s 18; 2022 c 288 s 4; 2019 c 326 s 4; 2015 1st sp.s. c 7 s 5; 2013 c 289 s 2; 2012 c 256 s 6; 2007 c 375 s 4.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.645 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.088  Competency restoration—Procedure in nonfelony charge.

[2024 c 290 s 4. Prior: 2023 c 453 s 9; 2023 c 433 s 19; 2022 c 288 s 5; 2020 c 18 s 4; prior: 2019 c 326 s 5; 2019 c 248 s 1; 2016 sp.s. c 29 s 411; 2015 1st sp.s. c 7 s 6; 2007 c 375 s 5.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.650 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.0885  Program placement—Outpatient—Prescriber access.

[2023 c 453 s 16.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.655 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.089  Competency restoration—Report to the governor and legislature.

[2022 c 288 s 8.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.660 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.090  Stay of proceedings — Commitment — Findings — Evaluation, treatment — Extensions of commitment — Alternative procedures — Procedure in nonfelony charge.

[2000 c 74 § 3; 1998 c 297 § 38; 1989 c 420 § 5; 1979 ex.s. c 215 § 3; 1974 ex.s. c 198 § 8; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 § 9.] Repealed by 2007 c 375 § 17.

10.77.091  Placement—Secure facility—Treatment and rights—Custody—Reports.

[2015 c 253 s 1; 2010 c 263 s 2.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.520 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.092  Involuntary medication—Serious offenses.

[2023 c 453 s 11; 2014 c 10 s 2; 2008 c 213 s 2; 2004 c 157 s 3.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.665 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.093  Involuntary medication—Civil commitment.

[2004 c 157 s 4.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.670 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.094  Antipsychotic medication, administration.

[2012 c 256 s 12.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.525 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.0942  Medication—When substitution permitted.

[2023 c 453 s 12.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.109 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.095  Findings—Developmental disabilities.

[1998 c 297 s 28; 1989 c 420 s 1. Formerly RCW 10.77.005.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.113 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.097  Records and reports accompany defendant upon transfer.

[2008 c 213 s 3; 2000 c 74 s 4; 1998 c 297 s 47.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.116 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.100  Experts or professional persons as witnesses.

[1974 ex.s. c 198 s 9; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 10.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.415 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.110  Acquittal of crime.

[2024 c 137 s 1; 2000 c 94 s 14; 1998 c 297 s 39; 1989 c 420 s 6; 1983 c 25 s 1; 1979 ex.s. c 215 s 4; 1974 ex.s. c 198 s 10; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 11.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.530 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.120  Care and treatment of committed person—Hearings—Release.

[2010 c 263 s 4; 2000 c 94 s 15; 1989 c 420 s 7; 1974 ex.s. c 198 s 11; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 12.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.535 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.130  Statement of facts or bill of exceptions as part of record.

[1973 1st ex.s. c 117 § 13.]
Repealed by 1988 c 202 § 96.

10.77.132  Treatment and training—Persons with developmental disabilities.

[2024 c 137 s 3.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.540 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.140  Periodic examinations—Persons with developmental disability—Reports—Notice to court.

[2023 c 120 s 7; 1998 c 297 s 40; 1989 c 420 s 8; 1974 ex.s. c 198 s 12; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 14.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.545 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.145  Authorization to leave facility where person is confined prohibited—Exceptions—Approval by secretary—Notification to county or city law enforcement agency.

[2010 c 262 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.215 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.150  Conditional release—Application—Secretary's recommendation—Order—Procedure.

[2023 c 120 s 8; 2021 c 263 s 1; 2010 c 263 s 5; 1998 c 297 s 41; 1993 c 31 s 6; 1982 c 112 s 1; 1974 ex.s. c 198 s 13; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 15.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.550 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.152  Conditional release—Application—County of origin.

[2011 c 94 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.555 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.155  Conditional release, furlough—Secretary's recommendation.

[1994 c 150 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.560 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.160  Conditional release—Reports.

[2010 c 263 s 6; 1993 c 31 s 7; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 16.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.565 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.163  Furlough—Notice—Temporary restraining order.

[2008 c 213 s 4; 1994 c 129 s 4; 1990 c 3 s 106; 1989 c 420 s 9; 1983 c 122 s 2.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.225 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.165  Escape or disappearance—Notification requirements.

[2023 c 120 s 9; 2011 c 305 s 6; 2010 c 28 s 1; 1993 c 31 s 8; 1990 c 3 s 107; 1989 c 420 s 10; 1983 c 122 s 3.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.315 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.170  Payments to conditionally released persons.

[1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 17.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.570 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.175  Conditional release—Planning—Less restrictive alternative treatment.

[2025 c 58 § 5066; 2024 c 62 § 13; 2022 c 210 § 22; 2021 c 263 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.575 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.180  Conditional release—Periodic review of case.

[2023 c 120 s 10; 1998 c 297 s 42; 1993 c 31 s 9; 1974 ex.s. c 198 s 14; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 18.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.580 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.190  Conditional release—Revocation or modification of terms—Procedure.

[2023 c 120 s 11; 2010 c 263 s 7; 1998 c 297 s 43; 1993 c 31 s 10; 1982 c 112 s 2; 1974 ex.s. c 198 s 15; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 19.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.585 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.195  Conditional release—Court approval—Compliance—Secretary to coordinate with designated treatment providers, department of corrections staff, and local law enforcement—Rules.

[2021 c 263 s 10; 2010 c 263 s 9.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.590 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.200  Release—Procedure.

[2023 c 120 s 12; 2013 c 289 s 7; 2010 c 263 s 8; 2000 c 94 s 16; 1998 c 297 s 44; 1993 c 31 s 11; 1989 c 420 s 11; 1983 c 25 s 2; 1974 ex.s. c 198 s 16; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 20.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.595 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.202  Individuals not competent to stand trial and not restorable.

[2023 c 453 s 13.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.675 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.205  Sexual or violent offenders—Notice of release, escape, etc.—Definitions.

[2023 c 120 s 13; 2009 c 521 s 27; 2000 c 94 s 17; 1994 c 129 s 5; 1992 c 186 s 8; 1990 c 3 s 104.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.325 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.207  Persons acquitted of sex offense due to insanity—Release of information authorized.

[1990 c 3 s 105.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.335 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.210  Right to adequate care and treatment—Records and reports.

[2020 c 81 s 1; 1998 c 297 s 45; 1993 c 31 s 12; 1990 c 3 s 108; 1989 c 420 s 12; 1983 c 196 s 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 21.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.119 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.2101  Implementation of legislative intent.

[1998 c 297 s 46.]
Decodified pursuant to 2025 c 358 § 3.

10.77.220  Incarceration in correctional institution or facility prohibited—Exceptions.

[2015 1st sp.s. c 7 s 8; 1982 c 112 s 3; 1974 ex.s. c 198 s 17; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 22.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.597 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.230  Appellate review.

[1988 c 202 s 16; 1974 ex.s. c 198 s 18; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 23.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.123 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.240  Existing rights not affected.

[1999 c 13 s 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 24.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.126 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.250  Responsibility for costs—Reimbursement.

[2023 c 120 s 14; 2022 c 288 s 6; 1987 c 75 s 1; 1985 c 245 s 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 s 25.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.129 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.255  Capital grants.

[2023 c 453 s 19.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.133 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.260  Violent act—Presumptions.

[2000 c 74 s 5.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.136 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.270  Independent public safety review panel—Members—Secretary to submit recommendation—Access to records—Support, rules—Report.

[2013 c 289 s 3; 2010 c 263 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.139 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.275  Data collection.

[2023 c 453 s 18.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.143 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.280  Office of forensic mental health services.

[2019 c 325 s 5033; 2015 1st sp.s. c 7 s 10.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.146 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.290  Secretary to adopt rules—2015 1st sp.s. c 7.

[2015 1st sp.s. c 7 s 11.]
Decodified pursuant to 2025 c 358 § 3.

10.77.300  Immunity from liability—Detaining a person for medical clearance or treatment.

[2022 c 288 s 7.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.149 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.310  Health care authority contracts—Compensation of staff in outpatient competency restoration programs.

[2023 c 453 s 15.]
Decodified pursuant to 2025 c 358 § 3.

10.77.320  Clinical intervention specialists.

[2023 c 453 s 17.]
Recodified as RCW 10.77.680 pursuant to 2025 c 358 s 2.

10.77.800  Evaluation of chapter 297, Laws of 1998 — Recidivism, competency restoration, information sharing.

[1998 c 297 § 54.]
Repealed by 2008 c 213 § 14.

10.77.8001  Atypical antipsychotic medications — Use authorized.

[1998 c 297 § 50.]
Repealed by 1998 c 346 § 911.

10.77.810  Joint legislative audit and review committee assessment-Report.

[2012 c 256 § 9.]
Repealed by 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 27.

10.77.820  Washington state institute for public policy study-Report.

[2012 c 256 § 10.]
Repealed by 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 27.

10.77.900  Savings-Construction-1973 1st ex.s. c 117.

[1973 1st ex.s. c 117 § 26.]
Decodified pursuant to 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 26.

10.77.910  Severability-1973 1st ex.s. c 117.

[1973 1st ex.s. c 117 § 27.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.

10.77.920  Chapter successor to chapter 10.76 RCW.

[1973 1st ex.s. c 117 § 28.]
Decodified pursuant to 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 26.

10.77.930  Effective date-1973 1st ex.s. c 117.

[1973 1st ex.s. c 117 § 30.]
Decodified pursuant to 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 26.

10.77.940  Equal application of 1989 c 420—Evaluation for developmental disability.

[1999 c 13 s 4; 1989 c 420 s 17.]
Decodified pursuant to 2025 c 358 § 3.

10.77.950  Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

[2009 c 521 s 26.]
Decodified pursuant to 2025 c 358 § 3.