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Committee advances bill clarifying appointment process for defense counsel in involuntary-commitment cases
Summary
The Washington House Appropriations Committee on Oct. 12 reported Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5745 out of committee with a do-pass recommendation by a 19-12 vote.
The Washington House Appropriations Committee on Oct. 12 reported Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5745 out of committee with a do-pass recommendation, 19-12.
Vice Chair Macri said the bill seeks to address emerging challenges in providing appropriate defense counsel for people subject to involuntary-treatment or commitment proceedings after the state opened or acquired new behavioral-health facilities…
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