Bill > SB1210

This bill amends Arizona's laws related to the transportation and evaluation of individuals with mental illness. Key provisions include: 1. Allowing "authorized transporters" such as ambulance services or other approved providers to transport individuals for evaluation or treatment, in addition to or instead of law enforcement officers. This is intended to provide alternative transportation options. 2. Requiring personal service of court orders related to involuntary evaluation and treatment, rather than just mailing the documents. 3. Allowing courts to authorize the use of authorized transporters if there are reasonable grounds to believe the individual can be safely transported without law enforcement assistance. 4. Establishing a study committee to research and make recommendations for implementing and using alternative behavioral health transportation providers as an alternative to law enforcement. The bill aims to provide more options for transporting individuals with mental illness and clarify the processes around involuntary evaluation and treatment. It also creates a committee to further explore alternative transportation models.