Washington State Senate Bill 5444 Of 2019, Providing Timely Forensic Mental Health Care Competency Evaluations & Restoration

On May 9th, 2019, this bill was passed by the Senate of the State of Washington. The bill, Senate Bill (SB) 5444, ensures that individuals with behavioral health disorders within the state of Washington are provided with timely competency evaluations and restoration services consistent with the requirements agreed to in the Trueblood settlement agreement . . .