Examination rights of defendant's expert or professional person.

When the defendant wishes to be examined by a qualified expert or professional person of his or her own choice such examiner shall be permitted to have reasonable access to the defendant for the purpose of such examination, as well as to all relevant medical and psychological records and reports.

[1998 c 297 ยง 36; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 ยง 7.]

Notes: Effective dates--Severability -- Intent -- 1998 c 297: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.