In re the Detention of W.C.C.

¶1 W.C.C. argues the probable cause hearing for his civil commitment under Washington’s invol*262untary treatment act (ITA), chapter 71.05 RCW, should have been dismissed as untimely. At issue is whether weekends and holidays are excluded from calculating the maximum time period allowed for continuances under RCW 71.05.240(1).

¶2 We reject W.C.C.’s argument and agree with the Court of Appeals. Weekends and holidays are excluded when computing the maximum time allowed for continuances under RCW 71.05.240(1).

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶3 At the time of his involuntary civil commitment, W.C.C. lived…