Bill > SB5130

This bill proposes several changes to the laws governing assisted outpatient treatment for minors in Washington state. Key provisions include: - Lowering the standard of proof for a finding that a minor is in need of assisted outpatient treatment from "clear, cogent, and convincing evidence" to a "preponderance of the evidence." - Expanding the list of individuals who can petition the court for an order of assisted outpatient treatment. - Allowing an order of assisted outpatient treatment to be effective for up to 18 months, or up to 180 days if the minor is currently detained for inpatient treatment. - Providing additional tools for agencies and facilities to enforce the terms of a less restrictive alternative or conditional release order, including temporarily detaining the minor for evaluation and initiating revocation proceedings. - Modifying the procedures for revocation hearings, including specifying the length of any subsequent inpatient treatment. - Delaying the effective date of certain provisions until the average wait time for children's long-term inpatient placement is 30 days or less for two consecutive quarters.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5130&Year=2023&Initiative=false