Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure
RCW Title 10 § 10.77.215: Authorization to leave facility where person is confined prohibited—Exceptions—Approval by secretary—Notification to county or city law enforcement agency
What this law says, in plain English
Persons confined in state custody for competency determinations or insanity acquittals cannot leave the facility except for court-approved conditional release, necessary medical/legal proceedings, family illness visits, or funerals. Any authorized leave requires an approved escort in continuous contact and law enforcement notification.
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