A Washington designated crisis responder files the MP 302 to seek emergency initial detention of an adult or adolescent with a mental disorder, substance use disorder or both, under RCW 71.05.153 and RCW 71.34.710. A clinician meets it when a person is already held in emergency custody at a facility and a DCR evaluates them. The petition asks the court to order evaluation and treatment for up to 120 hours.
A designated crisis responder from a county, or from the Health Care Authority in consultation with a tribe, completes the petition, notice of rights and proof of service. Witnesses may add an optional declaration.
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Petition for Initial Detention DCR (Emergency) (Adults & Adolescents)
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The petition asks for an evaluation and treatment period of no more than 120 hours. During that time the person has the right to a probable cause hearing within 120 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, on whether to commit them for up to 14 days inpatient or 90 days outpatient.
Yes. Unlike the non-emergency MP 301, which is for adults only, the MP 302 has checkboxes for adolescents with a mental disorder, a substance use disorder or co-occurring disorders, citing RCW 71.34.710 alongside the adult provisions in RCW 71.05.