court-ordered treatment; judicial review
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Overview
This bill amends Arizona laws regarding court-ordered mental health treatment and judicial review. Specifically, it changes how a guardian can consent to inpatient treatment for an incapacitated person, requiring a physician’s opinion and outlining procedures for notice and hearings. It also updates the process for requesting judicial review of court-ordered treatment, including requirements for informing the patient of their right to an attorney and consulting with counsel. The bill aims to ensure greater oversight and patient rights in involuntary treatment situations.
Key provisions
- Changes the requirements for a guardian to consent to inpatient mental health care, including physician opinions and court oversight.
- Establishes a process for requesting judicial review of court-ordered treatment, including deadlines and notification requirements.
- Mandates that the patient be informed of their right to consult with an attorney during court-ordered treatment.
- Requires the mental health treatment agency to provide the patient’s attorney with medical records before a hearing.
- Outlines the duties of an attorney representing a patient subject to court-ordered treatment.
- Clarifies the circumstances under which a guardian’s authority to consent to treatment can be reviewed.
- Addresses the process for discharging a patient from an inpatient facility when the court-ordered treatment is no longer needed.
- Specifies the criteria the court must consider when determining whether continued court-ordered treatment is necessary.
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