Washington legal term
Developmental disabilities professional in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Developmental disabilities professional” 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 “Developmental disabilities professional” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Developmental disabilities professional" means a person who has specialized training and experience in directly treating or working with persons with developmental disabilities and is a psychiatrist or psychologist, or a social worker, and such other developmental disabilities professionals as may be defined by rules adopted by the secretary. (RCW 10.77.010)
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