CA SB507

Modifies criteria for court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment by allowing courts to order treatment if a person is unlikely to survive safely without supervision AND their condition is substantially deteriorating, OR if treatment is needed to prevent relapse/deterioration resulting in grave disability or serious harm (previously required all conditions to be met).

Authorizes the person subject to petition and examining mental health professionals to appear before court by videoconferencing instead of requiring in-person appearance.

Creates new pathway for "eligible conservatees" (conservatees with pending termination petitions who meet assisted outpatient treatment criteria) to be ordered into assisted outpatient treatment to support independent living.

Requires examining mental health professionals to address in their affidavit whether the person has capacity to give informed consent regarding psychotropic medication.

Becomes operative July 1, 2021, as part of California's Assisted Outpatient Treatment Demonstration Project Act of 2002 (Laura's Law).