An agency providing treatment services for deferred prosecution under RCW 10.05.150 must:

1. (1) Ensure that services include a minimum of 72 hours of treatment services within a maximum of 12 weeks, which consist of the following during the first four weeks of treatment:

   1. (a) At least three sessions each week, with each session occurring on separate days of the week;
   2. (b) Group sessions that must last at least one hour; and
   3. (c) Attendance at self-help groups in addition to the 72 hours of treatment services.
2. (2) There must be approval, in writing, by the court having jurisdiction in the case, when there is any exception to the requirements in this section;
3. (3) The agency must refer for ongoing treatment or support upon completion of intensive outpatient treatment, as necessary.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71.24.037, 71.05.560, 71.34.380, 18.205.160, 43.70.080(5), 41.05.750, 43.70.250, 74.09.520, and chapters 71.05, 71.12, 71.24, and 71.34 RCW. WSR 22-24-091, § 246-341-0740, filed 12/6/22, effective 5/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 71.24.037, 71.05.560, 71.34.380, 18.205.160, 71.24.037 and chapters 71.05, 71.24, and 71.34 RCW. WSR 21-12-042, § 246-341-0740, filed 5/25/21, effective 7/1/21. Statutory Authority: 2018 c 201 and 2018 c 291. WSR 19-09-062, § 246-341-0740, filed 4/16/19, effective 5/17/19.]