Washington legal term
Habilitative services in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Habilitative services” 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 “Habilitative services” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Habilitative services" means those services provided by program personnel to assist persons in acquiring and maintaining life skills and in raising their levels of physical, mental, social, and vocational functioning. (RCW 10.77.010)
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