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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 13:28 PST
updated: 2026-11-09 13:28 PST
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# King County prosecutor urges changes to involuntary treatment

A yearslong review of Washington's involuntary treatment court system has produced recommendations to improve how people in crisis receive treatment, according to a King County prosecutor.

Section: [Public Safety](/seattle/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [KOMO News (ABC)](https://komonews.com/news/local/king-county-prosecutor-urges-reform-to-involuntary-treatment-system-for-people-in-crisis-mental-health-drug-addiction-homelessness-shelter-care-medicine-medicaid-insurance-barrier-recourses-seattle-washington), 2026-11-09 13:28 PST: King County prosecutor urges reform to involuntary treatment system for people in crisis

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