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2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 70.28.037: Superior court order for confinement of individuals having active tuberculosis.

    Where it has been determined after an examination as prescribed in this chapter that an individual has active tuberculosis, upon application to the superior court by the local health officer, the superior court shall order the sheriff to transport the individual to a designated facility for isolation, treatment, and care until such time as the local health officer or designee determines that the patient's condition is such that it is safe for the patient to be discharged from the facility.

    [1999 c 172 § 4; 1967 c 54 § 7.]

Notes:
         Finding -- Severability -- 1999 c 172: See notes following RCW 70.28.010.

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