AZ SB1607

Establishes criteria for involuntary treatment of individuals with substance use disorder, requiring diagnosis by a qualified health professional, imminent threat of danger to self or others, and reasonable likelihood of benefiting from treatment.

Allows any person who has observed the individual's behavior, including social workers and peace officers, to file a verified petition in superior court for 60-day or 360-day involuntary treatment.

Requires the court to set a hearing within 14 days and order evaluations by two qualified health professionals (at least one physician) within 24 hours before the hearing; court must find guilt beyond a reasonable doubt to order treatment.

Permits emergency involuntary admission to a hospital or behavioral health facility for up to 72 hours if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the person presents an imminent threat of danger.

Applies all rights guaranteed to involuntarily hospitalized mentally ill persons under chapter 5 to individuals ordered to undergo substance use disorder treatment, except as otherwise provided in this article.