MA H1801

Creates court-ordered "critical community mental health services" for adults 18+ with severe mental illness who are gravely disabled, have a history of treatment non-adherence leading to at least two involuntary hospitalizations or violent behavior within 36 months, and are unlikely to voluntarily participate in outpatient treatment

Allows physicians, the Department of Mental Health, facility superintendents, family members, legal guardians, parole/probation officers, or other responsible adults to petition district court for a treatment plan order

Initial treatment orders limited to 180 days; subsequent orders may extend up to 365 days, with court requiring clear and convincing evidence that community services are the least restrictive alternative

Requires supervising mental health professionals to review patient condition at least every 30 days and establishes non-adherence hearing procedures within 7-14 days if individuals fail to comply with treatment plans

Permits courts to amend service plans or order emergency psychiatric evaluation under Section 12 if non-adherence creates likelihood of serious harm; individuals retain right to counsel and may petition for termination of services