Washington legal term
Assessment in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Assessment” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Assessment” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Assessment" means an individualized examination of a child to determine the child's psychosocial needs and problems, including the type and extent of any mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and recommendations for treatment. (RCW 13.40.020)
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