HB24-1126 Summary

• Court may order a person to complete a medical evaluation with a substance use doctor if the court suspects a substance use disorder contributed to the charged offense, and may order participation in a medically guided treatment plan as a bond condition if the evaluation recommends it.

• Treatment provider must submit a compliance report to the court within two business days after each scheduled appointment, indicating whether the person is attending appointments, taking medications as prescribed, attending therapy, and making progress toward treatment goals.

• Person ordered to participate in treatment must waive patient privilege to allow the treatment provider to report to the court, but medical records remain confidential except for the limited purpose of making compliance reports.

• Court cannot require additional drug or alcohol monitoring beyond what is included in the treatment plan, unless expressly required by other state law.

• If person is substantially out of compliance with the treatment plan or engaging in substance use disorder-related behavior that endangers their safety, court may issue a warrant for a hearing to ensure compliance and safety.