RCW 70.28.037
Superior court order for confinement of individuals having active tuberculosis.
Where it has been determined after an examination as prescribed in this chapter that an individual has active tuberculosis, upon application to the superior court by the local health officer, the superior court shall order the sheriff to transport the individual to a designated facility for isolation, treatment, and care until such time as the local health officer or designee determines that the patient's condition is such that it is safe for the patient to be discharged from the facility.
[ 1999 c 172 § 4; 1967 c 54 § 7.]
NOTES:
Finding—Severability—1999 c 172: See notes following RCW 70.28.010.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 70.28 - Control of Tuberculosis.
70.28.005 - Health officials, broad powers to protect public health.
70.28.010 - Health care providers required to report cases.
70.28.020 - Record of reports.
70.28.025 - Secretary's administrative responsibility—Scope.
70.28.031 - Powers and duties of health officers.
70.28.033 - Treatment, isolation, or examination order of health officer—Violation—Penalty.
70.28.035 - Order of health officer—Refusal to obey—Application for superior court order.
70.28.037 - Superior court order for confinement of individuals having active tuberculosis.