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Joel's Law Petition for Initial Detention

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective December 1, 2024

This form is a request to the court to review a decision and consider an order to hold a person for initial detention if that person has a behavioral health disorder and is a danger to themselves or others. It asks the court to review the decision of a designated crisis responder (DCR).

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when an immediate family member, guardian, conservator, or tribe believes a person who is 13 or older with a behavioral health disorder is a danger, and a DCR has not taken action to detain the person for evaluation and treatment.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can file this petition?
An immediate family member, guardian, conservator, or a tribe (if the person is a member) can file this petition with the court.
What must be provided when filing?
The petitioner must fill out the Petition and Declaration, providing details about the relationship and describing why the person should be detained. Supporting documents can also be attached.
What happens after filing?
A judicial officer will review the petition and declarations, and a final decision will be issued no later than 5 judicial days after the petition is filed.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect December 1, 2024.

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