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AZ SB1114
Bill
Status
6/14/2022
Primary Sponsor
Nancy Barto
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AI Summary
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Establishes that case records and information from court proceedings under Arizona's involuntary mental health treatment statutes (Articles 4 and 5) are not open to public access, except by court order for good cause shown.
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Allows the Arizona Supreme Court to adopt rules governing access to case records and case information for involuntary treatment court proceedings.
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Amends definitions and requirements for emergency admission applications to mental health evaluation agencies, clarifying language regarding danger to self or others, persistent or acute disability, and grave disability.
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Clarifies that petitions for court-ordered treatment must include statements regarding whether a patient requires guardianship or conservatorship, and if an existing guardian exists, the petitioner must identify that guardian and request the court consider imposing additional duties.
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Grants concurrent jurisdiction to superior courts in any county where a patient under a court order for treatment is found or resides, and requires the Arizona Supreme Court to establish a program enabling judges, county attorneys, and behavioral health providers to determine the existence and history of active court orders for treatment statewide.
Legislative Description
Court-ordered treatment; case records; confidentiality
Mental Health Services
Last Action
Chapter 299
6/14/2022