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AZ SB1310

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2024

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Miranda

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona law to allow courts to order "enhanced treatment services" for patients found to be chronically resistant to treatment, as an initial or amended treatment order.

  • Enhanced treatment services plans must be approved by the court and medical director, include intensive case management with frequent in-person contact, stable housing, reliable transportation, and other necessary services to improve patient compliance.

  • Courts must advise patients in writing that noncompliance with enhanced treatment services plans is enforceable and may result in inpatient treatment orders and detention by peace officers.

  • Requires medical directors to report specific instances of noncompliance to the court at least every 60 days and allows courts to modify treatment plans at regular in-person or virtual appearances with the patient and treatment team.

  • Prohibits requiring patient consent to enhanced treatment services if the court finds the patient's mental disorder significantly impairs their capacity to make informed treatment decisions.

Legislative Description

Court-ordered treatment; enhanced services.

Mental Health Services

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/31/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/30/2024
Appropriations1/30/2024
Judiciary1/30/2024

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