Behavioral Health Administration

Chapter 388-880 WAC

The department recognizes these WACs have not been updated since 2013 and since then, there have been policy and RCW changes that require an update. The department has decided to change the name of the treatment program from “sexual predator program” to “sex offense specific treatment program” which will help clarify the type of treatment provided by SCC. The department is updating the WACs that relate to the forensic evaluations that are completed as well as the qualifications of the forensic evaluators. The department is also updating language to include discharge planning.

WACs 388-880-010, 388-880-055, 388-880-056, 388-880-057, 388-880-058 & 388-880-059

The department recognizes these WACs have not been updated since 2013 and since then, there have been policy and RCW changes that require an update. The department has decided to combine WACs 388-880-056 through 388-880-058 into one WAC. This will help clarify expectations of the Senior Clinical Team and clarify how the Special Commitment Center (SCC) reviews residents whose Less Restrictive Alternative (LRA) status is revoked. WAC 388-880-059 is being amended to clarify communication expectations for SCC when a resident is conditionally released or discharged. Definitions will also be updated to ensure consistency as the WACs are updated.