{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-71.05.285","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 71.05.285","heading":"Additional confinement—Prior history evidence.","body":"In determining whether an inpatient or less restrictive alternative commitment under the process provided in RCW 71.05.280 and 71.05.320(4) is appropriate, great weight shall be given to evidence of a prior history or pattern of decompensation and discontinuation of treatment resulting in: (1) Repeated hospitalizations; or (2) repeated peace officer interventions resulting in juvenile offenses, criminal charges, diversion programs, or jail admissions. Such evidence may be used to provide a factual basis for concluding that the individual would not receive, if released, such care as is essential for his or her health or safety.","path":["Title 71","Chapter 71.05"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=71.05.285","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T00:41:32Z","sha256":"2115b95169b49bb63b3b0e6eed8ba1aa897f3bc6e7089c59286dd31bc140dd22","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-71.05.280","next":"us-wa/rcw-71.05.290"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}