2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 71.02.490: Authority over patient — Federal agencies, private establishments.

    The United States veterans' administration, or other United States government agency, or the chief officer of a private facility shall have the same powers as are conferred upon the superintendent of a state hospital with reference to retention, transfer, parole, or discharge of mentally ill persons ordered hospitalized in their facilities.

    [1959 c 25 § 71.02.490. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 26.]

Notes:
    Commitment to veterans' administration or other federal agency: RCW 73.36.165.

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