AZ HB2673

Requires county sheriffs to have prisoners examined within 24 hours if they display mental disorder symptoms, and to file a petition for evaluation if the person is a danger to self, others, or has a persistent disability.

Mandates screening of county jail admissions to determine prior mental illness diagnoses and treatment history, with uninterrupted continuation of prescribed medications within 24 hours of arrival.

Requires the Department of Corrections to evaluate prisoners with mental disorders before transfer to state custody, develop a written court-approved treatment plan, and identify prisoners needing special medical or mental health attention.

Expands procedures for court-ordered mental health evaluations to include prisoners within 120 days of release or on release status, with evaluations conducted within 72 hours by qualified behavioral health professionals.

Establishes a Study Committee on Inmate Mental Health Services with 13 members to examine screening processes and recommend improvements, with reports due December 31, 2026 and 2027, and automatic repeal after December 31, 2027.