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Community behavioral health agency in Washington Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Washington legislative session

In Washington criminal law, “Community behavioral health agency” 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 “Community behavioral health agency” mean in Washington criminal law?

"Community behavioral health agency" has the same meaning as "licensed or certified behavioral health agency" defined in RCW 71.24.025. (RCW 10.77.010)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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