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This bill establishes provisions for court-ordered involuntary outpatient treatment, referred to as "assisted outpatient treatment," for individuals with mental disorders in Missouri. Assisted outpatient treatment involves court-mandated mental health services, including case management, medication management, therapy, and assistance with community resources, all overseen by a master's level mental health professional. A petition for this treatment can be filed by various entities, including mental health program directors, guardians, or public health agencies, and must allege that the respondent is over 18, suffers from a mental disorder, will not seek treatment voluntarily, and is unable to make informed decisions about treatment. The bill outlines a process for filing petitions, appointing legal representation for the respondent, and conducting hearings where the petitioner must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent meets the criteria for assisted outpatient treatment, which includes a history of non-compliance leading to hospitalization, incarceration, or serious harm to self or others. If ordered, a case manager will be assigned to monitor the respondent's progress, and the court will receive regular reports. The bill also details procedures for extending treatment orders, handling non-compliance which may lead to temporary hospitalization, and requires an annual report from the office of state courts administrator on the program's impact.

Health and Social Services

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3313&year=2026&code=R