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§ 71-32-040

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RCW 71.32.040Presumption of capacity.For the purposes of this chapter, an adult is presumed to have capacity. A person who is at least 13 years of age but under the age of majority is considered to have capacity for the purpose of executing a mental health advance directive if the person is able to demonstrate that they are capable of making informed decisions related to behavioral health care.[ 2021 c 287 s 6; 2003 c 283 s 4.]