(1) The Washington state institute for public policy shall evaluate the pilot programs and make preliminary reports to appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2007, and June 30, 2008, and a final report by June 30, 2010.

     (2) The evaluation of the pilot programs shall include:

     (a) Whether the designated crisis responder pilot program:

     (i) Has increased efficiency of evaluation and treatment of persons involuntarily detained for seventy-two hours;

     (ii) Is cost-effective;

     (iii) Results in better outcomes for persons involuntarily detained;

     (iv) Increased the effectiveness of the crisis response system in the pilot catchment areas;

     (b) The effectiveness of providing a single chapter in the Revised Code of Washington to address initial detention of persons with mental disorders or chemical dependency, in crisis response situations and the likelihood of effectiveness of providing a single, comprehensive involuntary treatment act.

     (3) The reports shall consider the impact of the pilot programs on the existing mental health system and on the persons served by the system.

[2008 c 320 § 2; 2005 c 504 § 217.]

NOTES:

     Findings -- Intent -- Severability -- Application -- Construction -- Captions, part headings, subheadings not law -- Adoption of rules -- Effective dates -- 2005 c 504: See notes following RCW 71.05.027.

     Alphabetization -- Correction of references -- 2005 c 504: See note following RCW 71.05.020.