RCW 71.09.110Department of social and health services—Duties—Reimbursement.The department of social and health services shall be responsible for the costs relating to the treatment of persons committed to their custody whether in a secure facility or under a less restrictive alternative as provided in this chapter. Reimbursement may be obtained by the department for the cost of care and treatment of persons committed to its custody whether in a secure facility or under a less restrictive alternative pursuant to RCW 43.20B.330 through 43.20B.370.[ 2012 c 257 s 10; 2010 1st sp.s. c 28 s 3; 1995 c 216 s 14; 1990 c 3 s 1011.]NOTES:Effective date—2012 c 257: See note following RCW 2.70.020.
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