SB 1244
court-ordered treatment; continuation
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Bill overview
This bill amends Arizona laws regarding court-ordered mental health treatment. It clarifies the rights of guardians and agents involved in treatment proceedings, outlines the process for discharging patients at the end of court-ordered treatment, and establishes an annual review process to determine if continued treatment is necessary. Specifically, it introduces a ‘conversion’ process allowing for a longer-term court order if the patient’s condition warrants it, and mandates an annual report detailing the patient’s treatment and the medical director’s opinion on continued treatment.
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