holding mentally ill people charged with violent felonies

Washington Supreme Court Upholds Civil Commitment Law
Washington Supreme Court Upholds Civil Commitment Law
Washington Supreme Court Upholds Civil Commitment Law
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court has upheld a 2013 law that simplifies the process for holding mentally ill people charged with violent felonies after efforts to restore their competency fail. If a person is found incompetent to stand trial and treatment doesn't work, the charges against them are dropped...