Bill > HB2923

This bill modifies Arizona law concerning court-ordered mental health treatment and guardian authority for individuals deemed incapacitated. It clarifies that a guardian can consent to inpatient mental health care and treatment for an incapacitated person, including placement in a licensed psychiatric facility, only after a court authorizes it based on clear and convincing evidence from a mental health expert. The bill also revises the process for judicial review of court-ordered treatment, allowing patients or their representatives to request a review of their continued need for treatment, with specific timelines for these requests and subsequent hearings. It emphasizes the patient's right to legal counsel throughout this process and outlines the duties of attorneys appointed to represent patients. Additionally, the bill makes minor technical changes, such as updating cross-references and correcting a typo.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84881