Arraignment continued — Treatment referral. (Effective January 1, 2026.)
RCW 10.05.030
in effectThe arraigning judge upon consideration of the petition may continue the arraignment and refer such person for a diagnostic investigation and evaluation to: (1) A state-approved behavioral health agency, approved for substance use disorder services, as designated in chapter 71.24 RCW if the petition alleges a substance use disorder; (2) A state-approved behavioral health agency, approved for mental health services, as designated in chapter 71.24 RCW, if the petition alleges a mental health disorder; (3) The department of children, youth, and families if the petition is brought under RCW 10.05.020 (2); or (4) An approved state-certified domestic violence treatment provider pursuant to RCW 43.20A.735 if the petition alleges a domestic violence behavior problem.
The arraigning judge upon consideration of the petition may continue the arraignment and refer such person for a diagnostic investigation and evaluation to:
(1) A state-approved behavioral health agency, approved for substance use disorder services, as designated in chapter 71.24 RCW if the petition alleges a substance use disorder;
(2) A state-approved behavioral health agency, approved for mental health services, as designated in chapter 71.24 RCW, if the petition alleges a mental health disorder;
(3) The department of children, youth, and families if the petition is brought under RCW 10.05.020 (2); or
(4) An approved state-certified domestic violence treatment provider pursuant to RCW 43.20A.735 if the petition alleges a domestic violence behavior problem.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=10.05&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026