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AZ SB1310
Bill
Status
1/30/2024
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Miranda
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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