HI HB1723

Amends notice requirements for discharge of involuntary patients committed through legal proceedings under Hawaii Revised Statutes chapters 704 and 706 (fitness to proceed cases).

Requires psychiatric facility administrator or attending physician to send discharge notices by mail to family court, specified persons, and the prosecuting attorney of the county where the patient was originally committed.

Changes objection period from three to five calendar days after mailing notice, with family court required to conduct hearing prior to termination of current commitment order if objection is filed.

Allows persons entitled to receive notice to waive this right in writing, and requires person filing objection to notify the psychiatric facility by telephone on the date objection is filed.

Creates separate procedures for involuntary patients not directly resulting from legal proceedings, allowing administrator or physician to assess assisted community treatment plans and communicate with aftercare providers during discharge planning.