2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 71.05.212: Evaluation — Consideration of information and records.

Whenever a *county designated mental health professional or professional person is conducting an evaluation under this chapter, consideration shall include all reasonably available information and records regarding: (1) Prior recommendations for evaluation of the need for civil commitments when the recommendation is made pursuant to an evaluation conducted under chapter 10.77 RCW; (2) history of one or more violent acts; (3) prior determinations of incompetency or insanity under chapter 10.77 RCW; and (4) prior commitments under this chapter.

     In addition, when conducting an evaluation for offenders identified under RCW 72.09.370, the *county designated mental health professional or professional person shall consider an offender's history of judicially required or administratively ordered antipsychotic medication while in confinement.

[1999 c 214 § 5; 1998 c 297 § 19.]

*Reviser's note: The term "county designated mental health professional" as defined in RCW 71.05.020 was changed to "designated mental health professional" by 2005 c 504 § 104.      Intent -- Effective date -- 1999 c 214: See notes following RCW 72.09.370.      Effective dates -- Severability -- Intent -- 1998 c 297: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.