NY S00710

Establishes assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) program for individuals with opioid-related substance use disorders who pose safety risks and are unlikely to comply voluntarily with treatment services.

Requires petitioner to file in supreme or county court with physician affirmation that person meets criteria including: age 18+, substance use disorder, unsafe community survival without supervision, treatment non-compliance history, and unlikely to voluntarily participate in services.

Mandates court hearing within three days of petition with clear and convincing evidence standard, requiring examining physician testimony within six months of filing and written treatment plan before court can issue order.

Limits initial court-ordered treatment period to six months maximum with mandatory case management services and may include detoxification, medication-assisted recovery, therapy, drug testing, and supervision of living arrangements.

Authorizes commissioner to establish regulations, creates advisory council with 14 governor-appointed members representing consumers, providers, and law enforcement, and provides for education and training programs for judges and court personnel.