AZ SB1350

Establishes rights for guardians and agents with decisional authority over patients in involuntary treatment proceedings, including notification of petitions, ability to provide court with relevant information, and participation in treatment and discharge planning.

Allows parents, spouses, or guardians to directly file petitions for court-ordered evaluation without complying with standard application and prescreening provisions, provided they submit a certificate from a qualified medical professional who examined the person within 48 hours.

Requires petitioners to serve guardians identified in petitions with copies of petition documents and hearing notices at least two calendar days before the hearing, though failure to serve is not grounds for dismissal.

Permits guardians to file reports with the court during outpatient treatment periods addressing patient compliance, appropriateness of treatment plan, and need for inpatient treatment; court must set conference or hearing if reasonable cause exists to modify treatment.

Clarifies that when both a court treatment order and guardianship with mental health authority exist simultaneously, the treatment and placement decisions of the court-assigned agency are controlling unless the court orders otherwise.