Superior Court Statistical Reporting Manual

CAUSE-OF-ACTION REPORTING CATEGORIES

MENTAL ILLNESS

Cases in which a court is requested to make a legal determination as to whether an individual is mentally ill or incompetent and should be placed or should remain under care, custody, and treatment.

Mental Illness - Adult (MI) - Petition for involuntary treatment for one who is incapacitated by mental illness.

Mental Illness - Juvenile (MIJ) - Petition for involuntary treatment for a juvenile who is incapacitated by mental illness.

ALCOHOL

Cases in which a court is requested to make a legal determination as to whether an individual is incapacitated by alcohol or drugs and should be committed to an institution or treatment facility for treatment. Count when each petition for initial detention is filed (RCW 71.05.160).

Alcohol/Drug Treatment (ALT) - Petition for involuntary treatment for an adult or minor who is incapacitated by alcohol or drugs.