In Re The Detention Of: K.B.
Summary
Washington Court of Appeals Division I filed a published opinion in In Re The Detention Of: K.B. (Docket No. 87433-1) on April 13, 2026. The appellate court reviewed the civil commitment detention order originally filed on November 20, 2024. Judge Shawn R. Crowley presided over the lower court proceedings. This published opinion sets precedent for similar civil commitment proceedings in Washington State.
What changed
The Washington Court of Appeals Division I issued a published opinion in a civil commitment detention matter, affirming the trial court judgment. The appellate panel, authored by Judge Cecily Hazelrigg with concurrence from Judges Lori Smith and Leonard Feldman, reviewed the detention order proceedings. This published opinion creates binding precedent for civil commitment proceedings in Washington State and may be cited under Washington GR 14.1(a). The opinion affects individuals subject to involuntary detention proceedings and establishes standards for trial courts in similar cases.
Legal professionals and courts should note this published opinion for future civil commitment cases. The precedential value means trial courts in Washington must consider this ruling when evaluating detention orders under the Involuntary Treatment Act. Parties involved in civil commitment proceedings should consult with legal counsel regarding how this opinion may affect their cases.
What to do next
- Monitor for updates on civil commitment procedures
- Review detention procedures for compliance with WA Involuntary Treatment Act standards
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DO NOT CITE. SEE GR 14.1(a).
Court of Appeals Division I
State of Washington
Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 87433-1 |
| Title of Case: | In Re The Detention Of: K.b. |
| File Date: | 04/13/2026 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 11/20/2024 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Shawn R Crowley |
JUDGES
| Authored by | Cecily Hazelrigg |
| Concurring: | Lori Smith |
| | Leonard Feldman |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Appellant(s) | |
| | Washington Appellate Project |
| | 1511 Third Avenue |
| | Suite 610 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101 |
| | |
| | Gregory Charles Link |
| | Washington Appellate Project |
| | 1511 3rd Ave Ste 610 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-1683 |
| | |
| | Joseph Ibrahim Alkhedairy |
| | Washington Appellate Project |
| | 1511 3rd Ave Ste 610 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-1683 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Prosecuting Atty King County |
| | King Co Pros/App Unit Supervisor |
| | W554 King County Courthouse |
| | 516 Third Avenue |
| | Seattle, WA, 98104 |
| | |
| | Kristine Ekman |
| | Preg O'Donnell & Gillett |
| | 401 Union St Ste 1900 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-9512 |
| | |
| | Stuart Shea Nickum |
| | King County Prosecutor's Office |
| | 701 5th Ave Ste 600 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98104-7108 |
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