Washington legal term
Commitment in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Commitment” 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 “Commitment” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Commitment" means the determination by a court that a person should be detained for a period of either evaluation or treatment, or both, in an inpatient or a less-restrictive setting. (RCW 10.77.010)
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