RCW 71A.10.080
Governor to designate an agency to implement a program for protection and advocacy of the rights of persons with developmental disabilities and mentally ill persons—Authority of designated agency—Liaison with state agencies.
(1) The governor shall designate an agency to implement a program for the protection and advocacy of the rights of persons with developmental disabilities pursuant to the developmentally disabled assistance and bill of rights act, 89 Stat. 486; 42 U.S.C. Secs. 6000-6083 (1975), (as amended). The designated agency shall have the authority to pursue legal, administrative, and other appropriate remedies to protect the rights of the developmentally disabled and to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect. The designated agency shall be independent of any state agency that provides treatment or services other than advocacy services to persons with developmental disabilities.
(2) The agency designated under subsection (1) of this section shall implement a program for the protection and advocacy of the rights of mentally ill persons pursuant to the protection and advocacy for mentally ill individuals act of 1986, 100 Stat. 478; 42 U.S.C. Secs. 10801-10851 (1986), (as amended). The designated agency shall have the authority to pursue legal, administrative, and other appropriate remedies to protect the rights of mentally ill persons and to investigate allegations of abuse or neglect of mentally ill persons. The designated agency shall be independent of any state agency that provides treatment or services other than advocacy services to mentally ill persons.
(3) The governor shall designate an appropriate state official to serve as liaison between the agency designated to implement the protection and advocacy programs and the state departments and agencies that provide services to persons with developmental disabilities and mentally ill persons.
[ 1991 c 333 § 1.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 71A - Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 71A.10 - General Provisions.
71A.10.010 - Legislative finding—Intent—1988 c 176.
71A.10.011 - Intent—1995 c 383.
71A.10.015 - Declaration of policy.
71A.10.030 - Civil and parental rights not affected.
71A.10.040 - Protection from discrimination.
71A.10.050 - Appeal of department actions—Right to.
71A.10.060 - Notice by secretary.
71A.10.070 - Secretary's duty to consult.
71A.10.090 - Prioritization and transition to minimum wage employment or other services.
71A.10.100 - No-paid services caseload—Case resource management services.
71A.10.800 - Application of Title 71A RCW to matters pending as of June 9, 1988.