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2018 Revised Code of Washington
Title 71 - MENTAL ILLNESS
71.34 Mental health services for minors.
71.34.530 Age of consent—Outpatient treatment of minors.
Universal Citation: WA Rev Code § 71.34.530 (2018)
RCW 71.34.530 Age of consent—Outpatient treatment of minors.
Any minor thirteen years or older may request and receive outpatient treatment without the consent of the minor's parent. Parental authorization, or authorization from a person who may consent on behalf of the minor pursuant to RCW 7.70.065, is required for outpatient treatment of a minor under the age of thirteen.
[ 2006 c 93 § 4; 1998 c 296 § 12; 1995 c 312 § 52; 1985 c 354 § 3. Formerly RCW 71.34.030.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Short title—1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.
Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
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