WAC 388-835-0165. Is a superintendent required to give notice when they detain a resident?

(1) When a superintendent detains an RHC resident, the superintendent or their designee must notify the resident and their legal representative as required in RCW 71A.10.070 . (2) If the resident's legal representative is not available, the superintendent must also notify one or more of the following persons in the order of priority listed: (a) A parent of the resident; (b) Other persons of close kinship relationship to the resident; (c) The Washington protection and advocacy agency for the rights of a person with a developmental disability, appointed in compliance with 42 U.S.C. section 6042; or (d) A person, who is not a DSHS employee or an ICF/ID but who, in the superintendent's opinion, is concerned with the resident's welfare. (3) Nothing in this section prevents a superintendent from notifying: (a) A mental health professional; (b) Local law enforcement; (c) Adult protective services; (d) Child protective services; (e) Other agencies as appropriate; or (f) Assistant secretary, developmental disabilities administration, or designee.