Chapter 9.52
INTOXICATED PERSONS
Sections:
9.52.020 Taken home or to treatment facility.
9.52.030 Examination and referral.
9.52.040 Disposition of incapacitated persons.
9.52.070 Encouraged to remain at treatment facility.
9.52.080 Charges for treatment.
9.52.010 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the definitions set forth in RCW 70.96A.020 are adopted by reference thereto and are incorporated herein as though fully set forth and made a part hereof. Additionally, the definition of “approved treatment facility” shall be held to include “a receiving center established by the Thurston-Mason Alcoholism Recovery Council, Inc., which center is required to meet all state standards for such facilities and operation pursuant to Chapter 70.96A RCW.” (Ord. 175 § 1, 1974).
9.52.020 Taken home or to treatment facility.
Except for a person who may be apprehended for possible violation of laws not relating to alcoholism or intoxication and except for a person who may be apprehended for possible violation of laws relating to driving or being in physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated and except for a person who may wish to avail himself of the provisions of RCW 46.20.308:
A. A person who appears to be intoxicated in a public place and to be in need of help, if he consents to the proffered help, may be assisted to his home, an approved treatment facility or other health facility.
B. A person who appears to be incapacitated by alcohol and who is in a public place or who has threatened, attempted or inflicted physical harm on another, shall be taken into protective custody by the police chief or the emergency service patrol, if any, and as soon as practicable, but in no event later than eight hours after being taken into protective custody, brought to an approved treatment facility for treatment. A taking into protective custody under this chapter is not an arrest. No entry or other record shall be made to indicate that the person has been arrested or charged with a crime. (Ord. 175 § 2, 1974).
9.52.030 Examination and referral.
A person who comes voluntarily or is brought to an approved treatment facility shall be examined by a qualified person under the supervision of a licensed physician as soon as possible. He may then be admitted as a patient or referred to another health facility. The referring approved treatment facility shall arrange for his transportation. (Ord. 175 § 3, 1974).
9.52.040 Disposition of incapacitated persons.
A person who by medical examination is found to be incapacitated by alcohol at the time of his admission, or to have become incapacitated at any time after his admission, may not be detained at the facility once he is no longer incapacitated by alcohol, and if he remains incapacitated by alcohol for more than 48 hours after admission as a patient, unless he is committed pursuant to RCW 70.96A.130 or 70.96A.140. A person may consent to remain in the facility as long as the physician in charge believes appropriate. (Ord. 175 § 4, 1974).
9.52.050 Sheltering.
A person who is not admitted to an approved treatment facility and is not referred to another health facility may be taken to his home, if any. If he has no home, the approved treatment facility shall assist him in obtaining shelter. (Ord. 175 § 5, 1974).
9.52.060 Notification of kin.
If a person is admitted to an approved treatment facility, his family or next of kin shall be notified as promptly as possible. If an adult patient who is not incapacitated requests that there be no notification, his request shall be respected. (Ord. 175 § 6, 1974).
9.52.070 Encouraged to remain at treatment facility.
If the person in charge of the approved treatment facility determines it is for the patient’s benefit, the patient shall be encouraged to agree to further diagnosis and appropriate voluntary treatment. (Ord. 175 § 7, 1974).
9.52.080 Charges for treatment.
Persons receiving treatment at an approved treatment facility may be charged a daily fee for their treatment subject to any guidelines established by the Department of Social and Health Services. (Ord. 175 § 8, 1974).