RCW 71.06.040Preliminary hearing—Evidence—Detention in hospital for observation.At a preliminary hearing upon the charge of sexual psychopathy, the court may require the testimony of two duly licensed physicians, physician assistants, or psychiatric *advanced registered nurse practitioners who have examined the defendant. If the court finds that there are reasonable grounds to believe the defendant is a sexual psychopath, the court shall order said defendant confined at the nearest state hospital for observation as to the existence of sexual psychopathy. Such observation shall be for a period of not to exceed ninety days. The defendant shall be detained in the county jail or other county facilities pending execution of such observation order by the department.[ 2016 c 155 s 10; 2009 c 217 s 10; 1959 c 25 s 71.06.040. Prior: 1951 c 223 s 5.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The term 'advanced registered nurse practitioner' was changed to 'advanced practice registered nurse' by 2024 c 239 s 1, effective June 30, 2027.
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