Wash. Rev. Code § 71.32.040

Current through the 2024 Regular Session
Section 71.32.040 - Presumption of capacity

For the purposes of this chapter, an adult is presumed to have capacity. A person who is at least 13 years of age but under the age of majority is considered to have capacity for the purpose of executing a mental health advance directive if the person is able to demonstrate that they are capable of making informed decisions related to behavioral health care.

RCW 71.32.040

Amended by 2021 c 287,§ 6, eff. 7/25/2021.
2003 c 283 § 4.