Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure
RCW Title 10 § 10.77.400: Plea of not guilty due to insanity—Doubt as to competency—Evaluation—Bail—Report—Competency to stand trial status check
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedures for courts to appoint mental health evaluators when a defendant pleads not guilty by reason of insanity or questions about competency arise, and grants evaluators access to relevant medical and mental health records.
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